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Dead Dogs Discovered in Extreme Heat
THERMAL – Riverside County Animal Services officers rescued dozens of dogs Thursday from a property in Thermal where temperatures climbed to triple-digit figures — while finding 19 dead dogs. Animal Services responded to the property in the 88000 block of Avenue 61 where they discovered more than 40...
Bluff Fire in Riverside County triggers evacuation warnings
A small brush fire in Riverside County quickly grew over the past few hours, triggering evacuation warnings in the area as firefighters struggled to contain it Friday afternoon.The Bluff Fire was reported around noon near Bluff Street and Mias Canyon Road in Banning before burning through 50 acres by 3 p.m., according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). At 1:10 p.m., local fire authorities said the blaze moving rapidly as more firefighting crews and engines were sent to the area. Twenty minutes later, evacuation warnings were issued. The warnings have since been lifted as firefighters began to gain control of the wildfire. At 2:20 p.m., Cal Fire said they had stopped the forward spread of the blaze and it was reported to be 40% contained and just under 50 acres an hour later.A searchable map showing the latest evacuation areas can be found here.Meanwhile, a care and reception center has been set up at the Banning Senior Center, located at 769 N. San Gorgonio Ave. in Banning. Local officials said large animals can be brought to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S. Grand Ave. in San Jacinto.
Hiker who disappeared in San Bernardino National Forest found dead
A 61-year-old hiker who went missing on a trail in the San Bernardino National Forest was found dead in a ravine south of Whitewater, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday.
19 dogs rescued from Indio home, available for adoption at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus
Riverside County Department of Animal Services rescued 19 dogs from a property in Indio Friday morning. Animal Services officials were notified by Indio Police Department Code Enforcement officers regarding a possible dog hoarding case shortly before 10:30 a.m. According to the Indio Police Department and the City of Indio Code Enforcement, neighbors called with complaints The post 19 dogs rescued from Indio home, available for adoption at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus appeared first on KESQ.
Heat, possible thunderstorms bring increased fire threat to Southern California this weekend
Hot inland temperatures combined with possible thunderstorms have officials concerned about the threat of wildfires this weekend. “We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” Joe Tyler, director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said at a recent news conference. “Our winds and the recent […]
Brush fire prompts evacuation warning in Riverside County
A fast-moving brush fire prompted an evacuation warning for residents on the north side of Banning in Riverside County on Friday. The Bluff Fire was first reported around noon and, as of 2:30 p.m., had charred an estimated 40 acres of “light, flashy fuels,” according to CAL FIRE. Several aircraft assisted ground firefighting crews from […]
Blaze chars 101 acres, threatens campground east of Temecula
A brush fire that broke out Friday on a hillside east of Temecula charred almost 50 acres and caused injuries to a firefighter, drawing close to a campground, where an evacuation warning was issued.
Suspect in Blythe double homicide released; prosecutors want more investigation
With prosecutors declining to immediately file charges, an 18-year-old man who had been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two people in Blythe was freed from custody. Jose Angel Manjarrez was arrested around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, the day after the killings, on suspicion of murder and had been...
Chula Vista Man, 61, Who Disappeared During Mountain Hike Found Dead
A 61-year-old Chula Vista man who went missing during a hike in the Riverside County mountains was found dead in a ravine, with no evidence of foul play, authorities said Friday. The body of Hantae Kim was discovered Wednesday adjacent to a dry wash at the bottom of a canyon...
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