Firefighters from Imperial County are assisting in statewide wildfire suppression efforts as two major blazes burn in Southern California.
A Type 3 Brush Engine from Imperial County departed with units from the Holtville Fire Department and Imperial County Fire Department to aid in battling the Rosa Fire in Riverside County. The wildfire has scorched approximately 1,700 acres and is 21% contained. Upon arrival, crews were immediately assigned to the fireline.
The Rosa Fire task force may remain deployed for up to 14 days, depending on fire behavior and containment progress. The current Imperial County crew includes Captain M. Bush, Engineer F. Lugo, Firefighter A. Garcia, and Probationary Firefighter J. Armenta.
Separately, the El Centro Fire Department deployed a Type 6 OES engine to the Gold Fire in San Bernardino County at approximately 2:30 a.m. The crew—consisting of a captain, a fire engineer, and a firefighter—is operating under the leadership of Battalion Chief Andrew Miller, who is serving as Strike Team Leader. The team is working alongside engines from Holtville, Calipatria, Viejas, and the town of Independence in Inyo County…