Category: Fire Incidents

“Youth Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Academy” in Anderson hosts arson-risk juveniles

ANDERSON, Calif. — A group of juveniles who were identified by law enforcement officials due to their fire-setting tendencies and behaviors attended last night’s “Youth Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Academy” in Anderson, Thursday evening, May 6. The program is part of the Youth Violence Prevention Council and is a partnership of the Shasta Arson Task Force, and serves as a […]

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Hemet woman, 26, dead after Lakeview crash that sparked 226 acre vegetation fire

Photos taken from above shortly after Wednesday’s crash occurred showed flames spreading outward from the victim’s vehicle into nearby vegetation. Mark Holtzman/West Coast Aerial Photography, Inc. photo LAKEVIEW, Calif. — Authorities say a woman was killed and a good Samaritan who was one of many citizens who helped to pull her from her burning vehicle was injured after a solo-vehicle […]

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Mesa Verde man arrested after setting several structures ablaze

MESA VERDE, Calif. — Authorities say a man was arrested after allegedly setting several separate brush and structure fires in the area of Mesa Drive and Blythe Way, in the unincorporated area of Mesa Verde, Friday morning, April 30. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Moreno Valley murder ends with man’s arrest Reckless driving leads to fatal Moreno Valley crash “This has […]

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Corona firefighters go above and beyond to help family as father battles stage 4 cancer

CORONA, Calif. — When a Corona family recently called 911 to report a dryer fire in their home they knew they could count on a quick and effective response from City of Corona firefighters. What they never could have imagined was the unexpected act of kindness shown by those firefighters once the fire burning inside their home’s laundry room had […]

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Perris apartment destroyed by afternoon blaze

PERRIS, Calif. — No injuries were reported after a fire ripped through a Perris apartment Sunday afternoon, April 25. The blaze, which damaged at least one neighboring apartment, happened in the 200 block of E. 6th Street, between S. Perris Boulevard and S. “F” Street. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Bewildered would-be burglar nabbed after security gate foils Hemet liquor store […]

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Officials investigating after “at least a dozen” arson fires sweep through Burney

BURNEY, Calif. — Fire officials today confirmed to SCNS that they are investigating a series of arson fires that have swept through the Burney area over the last week. Officials also confirmed that last night’s apartment fire in Burney was not related to the arson fires and was caused by a faulty attic fan. Although no injuries or property damage […]

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UPDATE: More details released after Burney apartment fire

UPDATED: Tuesday, April 20, 1:22 p.m. Originally Published: Monday, April 19, 11:30 p.m. See Original Story below. BURNEY, Calif. — Officials today released additional information about a fire that damaged a Burney apartment last night, Monday, April 19. No injuries were reported after the fire, which happened at 37263 Superior Avenue. The small fire, which caused about $20,000 in damages, […]

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Dunsmuir fall victim rescued after Hedge Creek Falls accident

DUNSMUIR, Calif. — Several fire and rescue agencies came together to conduct a remote area rescue after a man suffered multiple injuries following a fall at Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir Sunday, April 11. Hedge Creek Falls is located in the Shasta Cascade area just west of Interstate 5, about 55 miles north of Redding. The falls’ close proximity to the […]

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Three rescued, two hospitalized, after Lake Elsinore Sea-Doo mishap

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Three people sustained minor injuries, including one adult and a child who were hospitalized, after a watercraft accident left the trio stranded and their Sea-Doo capsized in the water at Lake Elsinore Monday afternoon, March 22. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Deputy hospitalized, suspect dead after shots fired during Perris standoff Discovery of woman’s body in Temecula […]

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19 residents displaced after Lake Elsinore apartment blaze

LAKE ELINORE, Calif. — Authorities say a total of 19 people from three apartment units were displaced after a fire swept through a Lake Elsinore apartment earlier this morning Sunday, March 14. No injuries were reported after the blaze, which occurred in the 300 block of N. Langstaff Street, between Pottery Street and W. Sumner Avenue. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: […]

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