Public Safety
Pico Fire reaches 60% containment after burning 173 acres near Nuevo
CAL FIRE reported stronger containment Wednesday morning after crews worked overnight on the Riverside County wildfire.
The Pico Fire was 60% contained early Wednesday after burning 173 acres near Nuevo, east of Lake Perris, according to a 6:14 a.m. update from CAL FIRE.
Location: Ramona Expressway and Pico Avenue, Nuevo
Size: 173 acres
Containment: 60% as of 6:14 a.m. Wednesday
Cause: Under investigation
Crews strengthened containment lines overnight
The fire started shortly before noon Tuesday in flat terrain and on a hillside. CAL FIRE said air and ground crews established hose line, strengthened containment lines and continued working through the evening to extinguish hot spots.
The agency listed 149 personnel, 13 engines, five crews, three water tenders and two helicopters assigned to the incident. Numerous air tankers were also available for suppression missions as conditions allowed.
No evacuation orders reported Tuesday
The Desert Sun reported that no evacuation orders or warnings were in place Tuesday afternoon. Ramona Expressway was closed between Lakeview Drive and Rider Street while firefighters attacked the blaze. Residents should use current official alerts for any later changes.
Official incident page: CAL FIRE →
Original reporting: Palm Springs Desert Sun →