Community Corner
Fire Scorches 20 Acres in Whitewater
The fire was reported at 2:31 p.m. Saturday south of the Whitewater Preserve, and it was contained at about 20 acres by 7 p.m., according to Cal Fire.
Fire burned about 20 acres of grass Saturday in Whitewater, south of the Whitewater Preserve area, according to Cal Fire.
The fire was reported at 2:31 p.m. and the first crews on scene estimated the blaze at 5 acres with the potential to burn 500 acres, Cheri Patterson of Cal Fire-Riverside County said.
More than 100 firefighters responded, along with a water-dropping helicopter and two tanker planes, Patterson said.
Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The fire was declared contained at 20 acres at 7 p.m., Patterson said.
No injuries or property damage were reported. The cause of the fire was being investigated.
Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The Whitewater Preserve is maintained by the Wildland Conservancy.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
