Jurupa Valley Pyrite Fire forces evacuations, grows to 200 acres with zero containment
On Friday, September 5, a brush fire fired in the Jurupa Valley, and as the flames quickly spread to the area, he directed instant evacuation orders. According to Cal fire officials, pyrite fire started at 17:20 near Pyrite Street and Granite Hill Drive.
Firefighters initially predicted the fire of 15 acres and burns “light flashy fuels”. The rapid growth of the fire required expanded evacuation orders during the evening as the conditions deteriorated.
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Evacuation orders expanded as the fire threatened the Fontana region
Shawn Millerick, Firefighter Captain in San Bernardino district, reported that the fire was pressing towards Fontana. Local officials, according to the Fontana police, Jurupa Boulevard was closed to Armstrong Road.
Fontana police addressed the residents through social media: “Currently the residents of Fontana are not affected, but the smoke may still appear in the region.”
The evacuation areas affected by the Jurupa Valley fire continue to be monitored as the situation develops.
Fire grows to 200 percent to 200 acres
Cal Fire until Friday at 21.00, the pyrite fire with a zero -percent contact with an estimated 200 acres reported. The rapid expansion obtained from the first 15 acres of prediction shows the challenging conditions faced by firefighters. Partnership teams, Jurupa Valley brush fire for water drops deployed helicopters. Fire extinguishing efforts also included Phos-Chek flame retardant decreases to slow down the progress of the fire towards populated areas.
Applied road caps and safety measures
The transportation effects obtained from pyrite fire contained the closure of the Sierra Boulevard between the Jurupa Boulevard and the Armstrong road. Fontana police coordinated with firefighters to manage traffic flow during the evacuation procedures and ensure public safety.
The proximity of the brush to both the Jurupa Valley and the settlement areas in Fontana caused increasing emergency intervention protocols.
Fire case under investigation
The reason for the pyrite fire is under investigation without any preliminary determination without being released by CAL Fire Brigade officials. The Jurupa Valley contributed to the efforts to rapidly spread the fire rapidly from light flashy fuels.
Fire extinguishing process continues while working to create restricting lines around the crew of 200 acres. Additional resources have been used to prevent further expansion against Fontana and other neighboring communities.
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