The vision of the Redlands Fire Department is to be a progressive organization that leads the community in public safety, recognized as The Redlands Way.
CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San Bernardino County, was caused by a smoke generating pyrotechnic device, used during a gender reveal party. The fire began at… https://t.co/w62ZRuBdNJ
#ElDoradoFire UPDATE - New Evacuation Warning is in effect as of 9 pm Sept 8th from Oak Glen Rd to Hwy 38 West of Bryant to Garnet. Evacuation routes via Hwy 38 West or Bryant St. South. There is a potential threat to life and/or property (1/2)
***Update*** The forward rate of spread of the fire in San Timoteo Canyon has been stopped. No damage to any structures. Units will be on scene for the next several hours, to ensure all hot spots have been extinguished.
***Alert*** RFD units are on scene of a 5-acre vegetation fire at San Timoteo Canyon Road and Live Oak Canyon Road. RFD is in unified command with @CALFIRERRU updates to follow.
RFD units are on scene of a working structure fire in the 1200 Block of E. Lugonia. Crews encountered a Kitchen fire in a second floor apartment. Crews were able to rescue two cats from the fire. #allrisk
Fire threat to #Redlands from the #sandalwoodfire fully mitigated w/no damage reported in City of Redlands. All evacuations lifted. Live Oak Cyn Rd reopened
Voluntary evacuations in place in area of Live Oak Cyn Rd/Sunset Dr/Alessandro Rd/Alta Vista St for #sandalwoodfire. Mandatory evac Live Oak Cyn Rd from I-10 to San Timoteo Cyn Rd.
Wildland Fire near Calimesa RPT: 1:58 PM: Calimesa Blvd near Sandalwood Dr. 150 + acres with numerous structures destroyed. #SandalwoodFIRE https://t.co/oDAWdUgz8T
**ALERT** Southern California Edison has issued a Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS) Alert due to the forecasted weather which will bring elevated fire danger to the city of Redlands and surrounding communities. The PSPS may occur anytime in the next 24-hour period.
Earlier this evening RFD responded to a vacant structure fire @ Alabama Street & Orange Avenue. Crews made an aggressive attack and brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes. No civilians or firefighters were injured. The fire is currently under investigation.
RFD personnel responded to a working fire in a single-family home last night, in the 100 Block of S. Michigan Street. Upon arrival, units found moderate smoke and fire coming from the front of the structure. Photo credit @564FIREPhoto
Captain Bill Conway saves the day by rescuing “piggy” (beloved stuffed animal) from a house fire last night in Redlands. Piggy was trapped on his bed upstairs until Conway found him through the smoke. He was reunited with his owner & appears to be okay. #abc7eyewitness#CBSLA
Family and friends gathered with dignitaries from the City Wednesday evening as the department honored promotions and new hires from the past year. Family members pinned badges on the uniforms of the... https://t.co/u6atWbdWBr
A one acre vegetation fire was quickly contained early this afternoon by Redlands and Highland firefighters. The cause remains under investigation.
We would like to remind everyone that the vegetation is... https://t.co/N99xGSba5K