UPDATED: Three stranded hikers rescued from San Jacinto Mountains near “S” symbol

Trevor Montgomery   UPDATE 3 SAN JACINTO – Rescue operations were successful in assisting three stranded hikers, one of whom was a juvenile. The three were safely extracted off a high mountainous peak overlooking the San Jacinto Valley. The three reportedly became lost and exhausted while hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains. A 911 caller reported at about 4:00 p.m. the three were […]

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HEMET: Second fire occurs on Briarwood Ln. in Little Lake community

HEMET – A car and garage fire occurred this morning in the unincorporated community of Little Lake. Little Lake is located to the Southeast of the City of Hemet. The fire was quickly contained and there were no reported injuries, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire officials reported in a news release. The fire was reported at about 1 a.m., in the 41900 block of Briarwood […]

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MENIFEE: Critically injured hiker air-lifted from rugged Menifee trail

Trevor Montgomery   A call from an injured hiker on a Menifee trail this morning brought emergency first responders from multiple agencies together for a coordinated rescue effort. The victim was safely hoisted from the area and brought to emergency first responders by a sheriff’s helicopter. The hiker, who was not identified, had reportedly hiked along a trail on the […]

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UPDATE #5 – Many questions remain after death of child in early morning Little Lake community fire

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source HEMET – Firefighters rescued a child on Friday morning from a burning home, however the victim later succumbed to their injuries. Early reports indicated the child was trapped inside a burning residence in the Little Lake area. Little Lake is an unincorporated community Southeast of the city of Hemet. The residential blaze occurred on […]

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Riverside Fire personnel assist elderly, homeless gentleman – giving him a pair of their own shoes

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source   RIVERSIDE – An unexpected gift of kindness from Riverside Fire personnel, left one homeless man’s faith in humanity restored and left his feet much warmer and dryer. Fire personnel from Riverside Fire Department’s Engine 6-C were returning to their station-house after a long day of training on Jan. 14, shortly after 6:00 p.m., when […]

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TEMECULA: Two pedestrians injured after being struck and trapped underneath truck

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source   TEMECULA – A vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision on Friday, Jan. 8, left two pedestrians with major injuries. The accident, which occurred at the intersection of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road and the subsequent accident investigation forced the temporary closure of Ynez Road. Numerous first responders from Riverside County Fire Department, American Medical Response […]

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Valle Vista: Structure fire at vacant mobile home considered total loss

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source On-scene reporting: Laurie Cain / Hemet News   VALLE VISTA – A New Year’s Eve blaze in Valle Vista completely destroyed a vacant mobile home, leaving nothing but the charred framework of the residence. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. At 7:20 p.m., firefighters from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department responded […]

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DESERT CENTER: Indio CHP officer’s kindness helps save Christmas for one very fortunate family

DESERT CENTER – Yesterday, one officer from the California Highway Patrol helped ensure a family in need was able to have the merriest Christmas possible. It is unlikely that family will ever forget the kindness and compassion they were shown that day. The incident began when the California Highway Patrol received a call about a vehicle fire on Interstate 10 eastbound, […]

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HEMET: Donations being collected for mother and son displaced in Dec 14 fire on Briarwood Lane

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source Video Credit: Zachary Wiggins and Patrick Zavalas UPDATE #2 See Original Story Below HEMET – With help from Eddie George from Hemet News, a central donation collection location has been established at a local business, for anyone wanting to donate essentials for the mother and son who were recently displaced by a blaze that occurred […]

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Wildomar – Sprinklers Stop Fire From Spreading at Inland Valley Medical Center

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source   WILDOMAR – On Dec. 14, firefighters responded to Inland Valley Medical Center regarding the report of a commercial structure fire…..To read rest of story, follow this link to visit Valley News.   Contact the writer: [email protected] Brought To You By: [email protected]

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