Firefighters are continuing to battle the Moreno Valley Rabbit Fire, a brush fire that has burned approximately 4,500 acres in the area of Jack Rabbit Trail and Gilman Springs Road in the community of Lakeview, southeast of Moreno Valley. The fire broke out on Friday afternoon and quickly spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
CAL FIRE issued an evacuation warning on Saturday for the area north of County Landfill (Lambs Canyon Road), east of Highway 79 (Lambs Canyon), south of E. First Street, and west of Manzanita Park Road. They are urging people to avoid the area to keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles.
The fire is currently 5% contained as of Saturday morning. Evacuation orders were reinstated for the area north of Gilman Springs Road. One person was burned at the location, possibly in or near a vehicle that caught fire. The victim was taken to Riverside University Health System-Medical Center for treatment.
California Highway Patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies are diverting northbound vehicles away from Gilman Springs Road and onto Bridge Street. Additional road closures are in place for Highway 79 in the Lambs Canyon area from Gilman Springs Road to California Avenue.
The fire has been spreading rapidly, jumping from 20 acres to 600 acres on Friday and reaching 2,815 acres by Friday evening. An evacuation warning was issued for approximately 25 residences north of Gilman Springs Road. On Saturday morning, an evacuation order was issued for the area north of Gilman Springs Road, east of Jack Rabbit Trail, south of First Street, and west of California Avenue and Highway 79. An evacuation warning was also issued for areas north and west of Highway 79, south of First Street, and east of California Avenue.
The Ventura County Fire Department is assisting in fighting the fire by sending strike team 1566C, a type 3 or Wildland-style fire engine. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
How much acreage has the Moreno Valley Rabbit Fire consumed as of Saturday morning
Firefighters are tirelessly battling the raging inferno known as the Moreno Valley Rabbit Fire, a voracious brush fire that has devoured a staggering 4,500 acres in the picturesque community of Lakeview, nestled southeast of Moreno Valley. This blazing menace erupted on a fateful Friday afternoon, quickly spiraling out of control and prompting urgent evacuation orders.
In response to this dire situation, CAL FIRE has issued a crucial evacuation warning for residents in the region north of County Landfill, east of Highway 79, south of E. First Street, and west of Manzanita Park Road. People are being implored to steer clear of the area to ensure unimpeded access for emergency vehicles, a vital lifeline in these dire circumstances.
As we speak, the valiant firefighters have managed to achieve a meager 5% containment as of Saturday morning. Alas, evacuation orders were reinstated for the area north of Gilman Springs Road. The heartbreaking toll of this calamity includes a distressed individual who suffered burns, potentially caught in the grip of a vehicular blaze. Swiftly, the victim was transported to the esteemed Riverside University Health System-Medical Center for immediate treatment.
To tackle the mounting chaos, California Highway Patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies are diligently redirecting northbound traffic away from Gilman Springs Road, expertly guiding them towards Bridge Street. Additionally, Highway 79 in the Lambs Canyon area from Gilman Springs Road to California Avenue is currently shuttered to ensure public safety.
The ominous flames have aggressively spread their fiery tendrils, transforming a mere 20 acres into a colossal inferno spanning 600 acres in just one day. By Friday evening, this blazing monster had consumed a staggering 2,815 acres. As the situation worsens, an evacuation warning has been dispatched, impacting approximately 25 residences north of Gilman Springs Road. With dawn’s arrival brought a more callous predicament as an evacuation order was sweeping across the land, engulfing the area north of Gilman Springs Road, east of Jack Rabbit Trail, south of First Street, and west of California Avenue and Highway 79. An additional evacuation warning has been issued for regions north and west of Highway 79, south of First Street, and east of California Avenue.
In this dire time, the gallant Ventura County Fire Department has joined the relentless battle, dispatching strike team 1566C, a formidable Wildland-style fire engine, to support their valiant peers. Delving into the cause of this catastrophe, investigators are currently tirelessly seeking answers.
Stay tuned to this evolving saga as updates emerge to shed light on this ongoing crisis.
