Incident Update Round Fire

Date:
06/29/2024
Time:
3:02 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Round Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-29
Incident Status
Active
Location
Gilman Springs and Alessandro Boulevard, Moreno Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Riverside
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
175
Containment
5%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. - The fire is currently 175 acres and 5% contained.  The fire is continuing to grow with a rapid rate of spread and burning in an area with difficult access for ground resources.  More information will be posted as it becomes available. 

UPDATE 1:15 p.m. - The fire is currently 150 acres and 0% contained.  

CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire burning near the intersection of Alessandro Bl and Gilman Springs Rd in the City of Moreno Valley.  The first arriving fire resources reported approximately 20 acres burning in light, flashy fuels.  The fire is currently 100 acres and growing with a rapid rate of spread.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.  

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
18
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
6
Other
6
Total Personnel
160

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
City of Hemet Fire Department, City of Riverside Fire Department