The beginning of the Cranston Fire. Photo by Pat Boss
The Cranston Fire was reported about 1 p.m. It has burned about 20 acres near the Forest Service’s Cranston Station and is about 50 percent contained, according to Carol Underhill, the Forest Service information officer. The cause is under investigation
Highway 74 is closed to all traffic from Marshall on the west to Highway 243 on the east in Mountain Center. The highway is expected to be closed until approximately 7:00 pm according to Cal Trans. Motorists can call 1-800-427-ROAD (7623)
Helicopters battled the Cranston Fire on Highway 74 allegedly started by arson. The highway was closed from Mountain Center to Valle Vista for most of the afternoon on Sunday while fire personnel worked to get the fire under control. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
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More photos (all by Jenny Kirchner) of the firefighters combating the blaze.
Helicopter dropping water on the Cranston Fire. Photo by Jenny KrichnerHelicopters drew water every few minutes as the relentlessly battle the Cranston Fire on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jenny KirchnerThrough the thick smoke, ground crews and helicopters contain the Cranston Fire. Photo by Jenny KirchnerOne member of the ground crew uses a fire hose to douse areas of the charred hillside. Photo by Jenny KirchnerHigh up a hill off Highway 74, ground crews work at clearing fuels while helicopters put out fires and hot spots. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
How it occurred is controversial Many locals know it as Lily Rock, but climbers prefer to call it Tahquitz Rock. It’s one of the more famous climbing sites in California and is where the Yosemite Decimal System for rating the degree of difficulty of rock climbs reportedly was first developed back in the 1950s. Tahquitz…
Becky Smith is the newest member of the Pine Cove Water District’s (PCWD) Board of Directors. Smith was chosen at a special board meeting Jan. 17. Two other individuals applied for the seat: Amie Foye and the third person, who is not a resident of PCWD, according to President Robert Hewitt. At the meeting, current…
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, June 19 to 25, 2012: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Report unavailable. Riverside County Fire, Pine Cove June 20 — Over-the-side traffic collision, Highway 243 and Poppet Flat Road, Poppet Flat. June 21 — Walk-in medical aid. June 23 — Medical aid, Ernie Maxwell…
The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing all California national forests due to the ongoing wildfire crisis. To view the exceptions to this order, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD949139.
The HELP Center’s Angel Tree is now up at BBVA Compass Bank. Colleen Meyer (left), client services administrator for the Idyllwild HELP Center, put up the Angel Tree with help from her children Brynnley, Caden (being held) and Peyton Manchee. Bank Manager Jeri Sue Haney was on hand for support. The Angel Tree has gift tags listing children’s wishes for Christmas. Pick a tag, purchase the gift, then drop it off at the HELP Center.
The Riverside County Library System depends on having a thoughtful, creative and engaged staff. It also encourages professional growth. The Riverside County Library System will hold its annual all-staff training day on Friday, Sept. 13. All county library branches will be closed for the day to enable staff to attend this important staff development training…
