Overview
- An RV burned at Almond Street and Bonita Avenue in Cabazon and the flames moved into nearby brush, prompting evacuation notices for nearby neighborhoods.
- Authorities issued an evacuation order for Zone RVC-0541-B and warnings for Zones RVC-0541-C, RVC-0655, and MRF-0657-A, with local maps describing an area north of Bonita Avenue, west of Elm Street, east of Almond Street, and south of Almond Street.
- CAL FIRE reported 2 to 3 acres burning, while Watch Duty mapped about 10 acres with potential growth to 20 to 25 acres and flagged an immediate structure threat along Olive Street.
- Firefighters adjusted tactics in the first operational period, adding engines, canceling a hand-crew request, and asking for a bulldozer as they reassessed terrain and access.
- The incident label changed from Bonita IC to Almond Fire, and social video posts showed passing trains that reportedly slowed some responding crews near the tracks.