A few good Samaritans dropped everything to help a dog who was stranded in rough terrain in Hesperia, and the dramatic rescue was caught on exclusive video. https://t.co/4cuCx3YSbp
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San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a swift water rescue call last night on the Fork Mojave River. Arriving units found two adult males in wet clothing, with a dog, on the opposite side of the river.
The two adult men had crossed the fast-moving river to reach a dog that was trapped in a small box canyon and cut off from flat land by the river. The river was very cold, and nighttime had fallen, creating an extremely hazardous condition.
After successfully reaching the dog, the men found themselves stranded and unable to safely cross back due to the current and lack of safety equipment. Recognizing the danger, they contacted 911 for assistance.
Our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, along with four fire engines, one ambulance, and one battalion chief, one robotic unit (drone), and one safety officer, responded to the scene. USAR personnel are trained to handle a variety of rescue situations. The USAR personnel become a swift water rescue team when called upon and had recently completed rescue boat refresher training in Novemeber. The swift water team, dressed head to toe in specialized gear, deployed the inflatable rescue boat to safely reach the men and the dog. All three were transported across the river without injury. We would like to thank the @sbcountysheriff Department for their assistance.
San Bernardino County Fire would like to remind people that fast-moving rivers are deceptively dangerous, especially at night. Even shallow water can knock an adult off their feet, and currents can be stronger than they appear. Entering moving water without proper training, personal flotation devices, and rescue equipment significantly increases the risk of drowning.
If an animal or person is stranded near or in moving water, do not attempt a rescue on your own. Instead, call 911 and allow trained rescue professionals to respond. Good intentions don’t stop fast moving water.
Date/Time: January 5, 2026, at 11:52 pm
BDC #: 26-004070
Contact: Shawn Millerick, Public Information Officer
[email protected]
Rosa Fire - 120 acres - Evac Warnings
Riverside Emergency Mgt office has requested evacuation warnings for Zones: RVC-2051, RVC-2052, RVC-1984, the Southern portion of RVC-1983A, and RVC-2121
Fire Started on Hwy 74 West West of Pinyon Pines. It is 120 acres
#rosafire#sbnf
Franklin Fire Update 12/12 6:00 AM - Topanga Canyon Open, PCH closed from Topanga to Kanan. Power restored to Malibu and all signals functioning.
Cal Fire reported the fire has burned around 4037 acres and is 7% contained.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in place.
The Ventura CountyThe Ventura County Fire Department urges residents to prepare for a forecasted wind event beginning Monday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) wind event is expected to impact Ventura County from Monday, December 9, through Wednesday, December 11, accompanied by a Red Flag Warning.
Forecast Details:
Timing: Winds will begin Monday afternoon, peak early Tuesday morning, and gradually diminish by late Wednesday.
Wind Speeds: Sustained winds of 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.
Humidity: Extremely low relative humidity levels of 5%-7%, with no overnight recovery.
While most of Ventura County will experience strong winds, Thousand Oaks, Piru, and Fillmore are forecasted to experience the most intense conditions.
Take precautions now and review the Ready, Set, Go! program at: https://t.co/0Owf9Yhztt @CountyVentura@VENTURASHERIFF
#LineFire Update, Nov. 5: 43,978 acres & 98% contained. 1 crew, 1 water tender assigned. Fire was wind tested over entire incident by 45 mph gusts. Infrared imaging flight Nov. 4 showed minimal heat in remote, interior w/no threat to containment. Heavy equipment demobilized.#SBNF