Incident Update Sheet

Riverside County Fire Department in cooperation with CAL FIRE

Incident Information

Incident Name: Gavilan (CONTAINED)

Incident Address: Gavilan Road near Idaleona Road, Gavilan Hills, unincorporated Perris

Community: Perris, Unincorporated Riverside County

Loss: 0

Saved: 0

Cause: Under Investigation

Incident Type: Wildland Fire

Incident Number: CA-RRU-103039

Date/Time Reported: 7/15/2023 3:30:00 PM

Est. Containment Date/Time:

Est. Control Date/Time:

Evacuations: No

Evacuation Comments:

7/17/23 UPDATE 8:00 PM: All evacuation warnings are now lifted and all roadways are open. Please drive carefully in the areas as our firefighters continue performing heavy mop-up.

7/17/23 UPDATE 7:00 AM: All evacuation orders and warning areas remain the same.

7/16/23 UPDATE 1:45 PM: Changes to road closures as follows: Idaleona Road between Panamint Lane and Gavilan Road. Gavilan Road between Multiview and Pinon Drive. Evacuation WARNINGS remain in place.

7/16/23 UPDATE 9:00 AM: Evacuation warnings and road closures remain in place.

7/15/23 UPDATE 8:00 PM All evacuation ORDERS have been downgraded to evacuation WARNINGS. Please use caution returning to the area, as firefighters will be working in the area overnight. Hard road closures will be in place at the following locations: Idaleona Road between Gavilan Road and Gold Valley Road; Gavilan Road at Multiview Road; Gavilan Road at Lake Mathews Drive.

RECEPTION AND CARE CENTER FOR GAVILAN FIRE: MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL 9301 WOOD ROAD RIVERSIDE CA 92508

LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS CAN BE TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES 6851 VAN BUREN BLVD JURUPA VALLEY CA 92509

The Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue Services (REARS) has been activated for those needing assistance.

07/15/23 UPDATE:

The EVACUATION ORDER has been expanded to the following area: East of Norbert, North of El Nido, West of Lee/San Jacinto, South of Gustin

Update Sheets and Searchable Evacuation Maps: http://linktr.ee/calfirerr

Current Situation

7/21/23 Evening Update* The fire remains 338 acres and is now 98% contained.

7/21/23 Morning Update The fire remains 338 acres and is now 90% contained.

7/20/23 Morning Update The fire remains 338 acres and 75% contained.

7/19/23 UPDATE 7:00 PM The fire remains 338 acres and 75% contained.

7/19/23 UPDATE 8:00 AM The fire remains 338 acres and 70% contained.

7/18/23 UPDATE 8:00 PM The fire remains 338 acres and is now 70% contained.

7/18/23 UPDATE 8:00 AM The fire remains 338 acres and 65% contained. As of 7/17/23 at 8:00 PM all evacuation WARNINGS are now lifted, and roadways are open. Please drive cautiously in the area as of firefighters continue performing heavy mop-up.

7/17/23 UPDATE 8:00 PM: The fire remains 338 acres and 50% contained. All evacuations and road closures have been lifted.

7/17/23 UPDATE 7:00 AM: The fire remains 338 acres and 50% contained. Road closures in the area and evacuation warnings remain the same.

7/16/23 UPDATE 9:00 PM: The fire remains 338 acres and 50% contained. Road closures in the area and evacuation warnings remain the same.

7/16/23 UPDATE 1:45 PM: The fire was re-mapped and is now 338 acres and 50% contained. Changes to road closures as follows: Idaleona Road between Panamint Lane and Gavilan Road. Gavilan Road between Multiview and Pinon Drive.

7/16/23 UPDATE 9:00 AM: The fire remains 250 acres and 50% contained. The evacuation WARNING area remains the same. The road closures also remain in place.

07/15/23 UPDATE 8:00 PM: All evacuation ORDERS have been downgraded to evacuation WARNINGS. Please use caution returning to the area, as firefighters will be working in the area overnight. Hard road closures will be in place at the following locations: Idaleona Road between Gavilan Road and Gold Valley Road; Gavilan Road at Multiview Road; Gavilan Road at Lake Mathews Drive.

07/15/2023 UPDATE 7:10 PM: The fire is 250 acres and 25% contained. All evacuation orders remain in place.

RECEPTION AND CARE CENTER FOR GAVILAN FIRE MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL 9301 WOOD ROAD RIVERSIDE CA 92508

LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS CAN BE TAKEN TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES 6851 VAN BUREN BLVD JURUPA VALLEY CA 92509

07/15/23 UPDATE: EVACUATION ORDER EVACUATION ORDER AREA: East of Gavilan Road Noth of Santa Rosa Mine Road West of Crescent Canyon Drive / Homestead Road South of Gustin Road

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are on-scene at Gavilan Road near Idaleona Road, Gavilan Hills, of thirty acres of heavy fuels burning. Additional ground and air resources responding.

Resources Assigned
Firefighters: 183
Helicopters: 4
Engine Companies: 23
Air Tankers: 5
Overhead Personnel: 10
Fire Crews: 5
Air Attack: Yes
EMD: No
Law Enforcement: No
Ambulance Ground: 0
Ambulance Air: 0
Truck Companies: 0
Water Tenders: 0
RVC Medic: 0
Utilities: No
American Red Cross: No
Fire Investigator: Yes
Public Information Officer: Yes
Displaced Persons: No
Specialized Equipment:
Cooperating Agencies
CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo, CAL FIRE/San Bernardino, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Riverside County Dept of Animal Services
Prepared By: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Public Affairs Bureau
Updated: 8/8/2023 2:36:02 PM
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