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SAN JACINTO — A garage and shed were destroyed by a fast-moving blaze at a San Jacinto home earlier today. Two residents and their pets were displaced by the fire, that fire happened at a single story residence on the 800 block of Windsong Lane, between N. Ramona Blvd and W. Ramona Expressway, in San Jacinto. LEADING THE HEMET HEADLINES: […]
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LAKE ELSINORE — Reports of a burglary in progress at a Lake Elsinore bank this morning led to the eventual arrest of a Perris man who reportedly attempted to set fire to the building, tried to hang himself, and later fought with deputies trying to rescue him from the bank’s smoke-filled attic. The bizarre incident happened at Bank of America on […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, July 8, 6 p.m. With details regarding road closure UPDATED: Sunday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. With additional details from CHP UPDATED: Sunday, July 8, 4:40 p.m. With additional details from Cal Fire See original story below. Firefighters battling a blaze that began after a vehicle crashed while traveling on Highway 299 near Woodman Ln., have reportedly gotten the […]
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SAN JACINTO — A man and his pets were displaced by a fire that destroyed an RV and sedan at an RV park earlier this evening. The fast-moving blaze erupted on the outskirts of San Jacinto, at Reflection Lake RV Park and Fishing Campground. The RV park sits southeast of Cottonwood Ave. and Warren Rd. Smoke and flames could reportedly […]
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HEMET — One apartment was destroyed and another was damaged by smoke during a swift moving blaze that also killed a family pet this morning. The fire erupted inside a downstairs residence at the Devonshire Apartments at 2770 Devonshire Ave, between Sanderson Ave and Kirby St, in Hemet. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Distracted by radio, cab driver causes fiery, head-on […]
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UPDATE: Sunday, June 17, 3 a.m. (See original story, all photos, and videos below.) HEMET — A bedridden woman who was burned after a lit cigarette caused an oxygen tank explosion inside her bedroom continues to recover at an area burn center. The victim’s husband, who was burned trying to save his wife returned home Saturday evening after receiving treatment […]
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HEMET —Several people were injured while fleeing from an enormous blaze that destroyed a car port and numerous vehicles at a Hemet apartment complex early this morning. The massive fire happened at the Carson Street Apartments, at 602 and 626 Carson St., northwest of N. Santa Fe St. and E. Oakland Ave. At least three people were injured trying to […]
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HEMET — A couple and their dog safely made it out of their burning home but was displaced after their Hemet residence went up in flames last night. Although firefighters managed to knock down the blaze within minutes of their arrival, the roof of the couple’s home, which was in the process of being repaired – was destroyed by the […]
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INDIO — Two firefighters have been hospitalized while battling a huge rooftop blaze at an Indio Wal-Mart and evacuations are still under effect as fire personnel continue to work at the scene of the fire. A citizen also suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, according to a fire official. Firefighters contained the fire in just over 30 […]
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HEMET — A man was reportedly taken into protective custody and held for a mental health evaluation, Thursday night, May 10, after refusing to exit a Hemet home where a loud fight was reported and a fire erupted, destroying a vehicle. In addition to the argument and raging vehicle fire, residents of the small neighborhood and other 911 callers reported […]
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