Montgomery Creek evacuations ordered as firefighters continue battling blaze, now at 50 acres

MONTGOMERY CREEK — A fast-moving blaze burning in Montgomery Creek has forced the evacuation of the entire town, law enforcement and fire officials have advised. According to a CHP incident log, Tuesday afternoon’s wildland fire was first reported around 3:20 p.m., and as of 4:30 p.m. had already charred more than 50 acres. According to Shasta-Trinity Cal Fire, the blaze […]

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MURRIETA: Arsonist with long arrest history apprehended after starting fire

MURRIETA — Police officials have announced the arrest of a Murrieta resident suspected of setting at least one field ablaze in Murrieta. Murrieta police officers made the arrest after witnesses reportedly saw the suspect start a brush fire in the area of Hayes Avenue and Kalmia Street in Murrieta, Monday, May 22. After an investigation, authorities arrested 34-year-old, Matthew Thomas Hulbert […]

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