As Fires Burn Across the IE, CAL Fire Reports Increased Fire Risks for So Cal this Summer

Overview: Several wildfires broke out in Southern California over the weekend, with the Juniper fire in Riverside County being the most significant, covering 755 acres and 95% contained. Other fires in San Bernardino County, including the Lake Fire, Cable Fire, and Smiley Fire, also burned acres and are now fully or mostly contained. CAL Fire reported that fire potential across the state is expected to increase steadily through summer due to a drier climate and rising temperatures.

Aryana Noroozi

The Juniper fire broke out Monday morning, south of Ann Way and Juniper Road in Perris. The CAL FIRE Riverside unit had jurisdiction and received support from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and other agencies to fight the flames as they shifted southeast…

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