Crossing Fire Burns 112 Acres in Riverside County Amidst Heat Advisory

Crossing Fire Update

• 🔥 The Crossing Fire is actively burning in Riverside County, specifically near Lower Ranch Road and Pete's Crossing in Guanga.
• 📊 The fire has consumed 112 acres and is being fought by approximately 200 crew members utilizing 21 engines, with aerial support including water drops.
• ⚠️ Evacuation warnings were in place for a mandatory evacuation zone, which has now been downgraded to a warning.

Current Fire Conditions

• 🌡️ Temperatures in the area are in the upper 80s with sunny skies.
• 💨 Winds are around 12 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph, and humidity is at 25%.
• ✈️ Firefighters are using aerial drops and ground crews to combat the blaze.

Upcoming Weather and Fire Risk

• ⚠️ A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Bakersfield region from Thursday morning through Thursday evening, with winds of 15-20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph.
• 🏜️ Humidity in the affected Red Flag Warning areas will be significantly lower, between 5% to 15%.
• 🥵 A heat advisory is in place for areas like the San Fernando Valley, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and mountain regions, with temperatures potentially reaching 100°F, increasing the risk of heat illness.
• ⛰️ The forecast indicates breezy and dry conditions, contributing to fire weather concerns, particularly for areas near Bakersfield.
• ☀️ Temperatures are expected to drop slightly after Thursday, with a mix of 80s and 90s, and triple digits in Palm Springs.