Cranston Fire continues fourth day
Hello, Idyllwild. News Editor’s note: Since Wednesday morning, I have been trapped in Banning. I did return to Idyllwild yesterday afternoon and this morning....
Cranston Fire suspected arsonist charged with 15 felony counts
Brandon McGlover, 32, of Temecula pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts of arson, including one for damage of five or more inhabited structures,...
Lumber area lost; home saved
Josh Whitney's Pacific Slope lumber mill on McCall Park Road in Mountain Center didn't survive the Cranston Fire but his home did.
Photo by Steven...
One home lost in Mountain Center
The one home that burned on McCall Park Road was owned by Mary McDonnell. This photo was taken Saturday morning.
Photo by Steven King
Cranston Fire map, Saturday morning
Cranston fire,
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Evacuations lifted for Ribbon Fire
All evacuations have been lifted for the Ribbon Fire in the Pinyon Pines/Ribbonwood area after a wildfire broke out sometime after 11 a.m. Thursday.
The...
Drumming for rain
Drumming for rain, by Hill evacuees, for the Hill at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs.
Photo by Peter Szabadi
Cranston Fire UPDATE: Saturday, 9:20 a.m.
Acreage burned: 13,118 Containment: 17 percent
Personnel working the fire: 1,319
Engines: 194
Water Tenders: 5
Helicopters: 9
Fixed-wing: 3
Crews: 17
Dozers: 14
Estimated containment date: noon Thursday, Aug. 9
Fire is...
Cranston Fire Closure Area announced
Officials with San Bernardino National Forest announced Friday a forest order creating the Cranston Fire Closure Area. The order temporarily closes all U.S. Forest...