The Riverside County Fire Department reported a vegetation fire on Yearling Way in the Pedley Community.
In an update on Facebook, it wrote, “Vegetation Fire – 8500 block of Yearling Way in the Pedley Community of the City of Jurupa Valley at 4:07 p.m. Multiple resources were responding to reports of a field vegetation fire. Upon arrival, the incident commander confirmed the fire was active and requested additional engine and manual crews. We will provide more information as crews continue operations.”
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Rivco News shared horrific images of the fire, smoke See Gungun. The caption read: “Firefighters are on scene of the Yearling Fire. 8500 Block of Yearling Way, Pedley, Riverside. According to Incident Command, the fire is wind driven and there are numerous structures in front of the fire. An additional 10 engines, 2 helicopters and 2 aerial tankers have been requested.”
Canyon Lake Insider shared the fire alert on Facebook, writing: “Shortly after 4 p.m., a vegetation fire was reported in the 8500 block of Yearling Way in the Pedley neighborhood of the City of Jurupa Valley. The fire is currently 10 acres in size. Additional engines and personnel are required and an evacuation order is issued for areas JUR-0098 and JUR-0099.”
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What are vegetation fires?
one vegetation fire It refers to the uncontrolled burning of vegetation in natural areas such as forests, grasslands or shrublands. These are usually ignited by lightning or human activity.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, “Vegetation fires release large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and toxic gases, including carbon monoxidenitrogen oxides and non-methane organic compounds into the atmosphere. Research shows that smoke particles from vegetation fires are associated with respiratory and cardiovascular effects, and that exposure to fire emissions poses the highest risk to vulnerable groups (i.e. people with respiratory or cardiovascular disease, infants and the elderly). “
