A new brush fire, dubbed the Schabarum Fire, ignited in Hacienda Heights on Friday afternoon, prompting immediate response from firefighters amid heightened red flag conditions. The fire, which has spread to approximately 5 acres, is moving towards homes near Rowland Heights. Firefighters are battling the blaze from both the ground and air to prevent further spread and protect nearby structures.
A destructive brush fire, dubbed the Hawarden Fire, ripped through a Riverside County neighborhood on Sunday, causing significant damage. At least three homes were destroyed, and several others were damaged, leading to evacuation orders. The fire, which quickly spread due to the area’s topography and high temperatures, was estimated at 527 acres with 20% containment by Monday morning. Another fire, the Eagle Fire, burned 1,609 acres to the east of Corona, while a smaller blaze, the Saddle Fire, was contained at under 3 acres. Evacuation orders for the Hawarden Fire were lifted Monday morning, but firefighters continued to work on extinguishing hot spots.
