The FairviewFire is now 53% contained
Fire authorities mapped the blaze at 28,307 acres with about 53% of it contained Monday morning. The fire destroyed more than a dozen buildings and threatened about 10,000 other structures.
The fire, dubbed the "Fairview Fire," broke out around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 5 near the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bautista Road. Cal Fire revealed the fireRELATED:Officials said the two victims killed were in the same area and were trying to leave when they were overcome by the fire. On Wednesday morning, officials said the two victims, believed to be from the same family, were found dead in a vehicle in the 42400 block of Avery Canyon Road.
Riverside County has since proclaimed a local emergency in response to the fire, which could help make the county eligible for potential federal and state assistance and cost reimbursement. Additionally, the proclamation allows the county to more easily procure needed services and items to respond to the emergency. The proclamation must go to the Board of Supervisors within seven days for ratification, which will take place during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Sept. 13.
Videos from SkyFOX captured the moments when the fire extended into residential areas, destroying several homes.At last check, the fire had burned 2,400+ acres and was 5% contained. Take a look at the fire up from SkyFOX with Stu Mundel.East of State Street
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