

Close call for Waste Management truck
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Juan Arambul (center) was driving a large Waste Management truck around 2 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 243 near South Circle Drive. A rug that had been dumped into the truck accidentally covered the exhaust vent, causing it to begin to burn. Idyllwild Fire Department quickly responded and extinguished the threat without damage to the truck. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

On Monday, Jan. 23, Stacey Warriner, 44, an EMT with the Morongo Fire Department, Morongo Public Safety Division, was on her way to work when she stopped on the I-10 to assist a stranded motorist. In the process, she was struck by a passing motor vehicle and died of injuries two days later on Jan….
Earlier this month, the Natural Resources Conservation Service announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to improve forest health and reduce fire threats to communities and landowners on and near several national forests. The San Bernardino National Forest is one of two California projects to receive funding. The other is the Middle Klamath…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • May 21 — Medical aid, 1:08 p.m., River Dr. Transport to Desert Regional Medical Center. • May 21 — Medical aid, 2:51 p.m., 54200 block of S. Circlel Dr. No transport. • May 22 — Medical aid, 5:39 p.m., 54000…
Cal Trans has provided an update on work to repair the many potholes on Highway 74 between Pinyon Pines and Palm Desert. Eric Dionne, Chief of Media and Public Affairs for CalTrans District 8, provided these details. Two “Emergency District Orders” for repairs on Highway 74 began Monday, January 13. The orders cover 9 highway…
Friday evening, Feb. 23, a single-family home burned on Azalea Trails Road, north of Pine Cove. The fire was reported about 5:45 p.m. Cal Fire, the Riverside County Fire Department and the Idyllwild Fire Department all responded. The structure fire was contained about three hours later at 9 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners approved the fire code as presented at its February meeting. An update regarding the emergency siren alert system was given and a discussion regarding the purchase of a metal vehicle storage building occurred. Brett Leseberg was awarded 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Nelson Escovar was awarded…