Riverside County authorities executed a search warrant at a Cabazon ranch, rescuing over 60 neglected animals and arresting the owners on suspicion of felony animal cruelty. The animals, including horses, dogs, and chickens, lacked access to proper food and water, particularly concerning during the recent heatwave. This incident follows a similar rescue of over 100 animals in Aguanga last week.
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.
