Incident Update Henderson Fire

Situation Summary

6/1/25 Morning Update: Fire activity significantly decreased last night with the increased moisture and onshore influence, allowing firefighters to significantly increase the containment percentage. Overnight hand crews and dozers were able to complete control line around the perimeter of the fire. The focus today will be strengthening the control lines, mitigating hazards, and extinguishing hot spots.

Air attack is due over the fire this morning to reassess the need for aircraft and the temporary flight restriction. Two helicopters have been assigned to assist with mop-up today as needed.

 

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5/31/25 Evening Update: Firefighters continued their efforts in fire suppression today while working in steep and rugged terrain. The aggressive aerial support from fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft has helped slow the fire activity. Firefighter hand crews and bulldozers are actively constructing control lines around the fire's perimeter to aid in mop-up operations.

One structure has been destroyed, this was a fifth wheel travel trailer. The residents have been offered assistance from the Red Cross.

All evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings, and the zones in Riverside County have returned to normal status. These warnings will remain in effect throughout the night and will be reassessed tomorrow morning.

Incident Photos and Videos

Henderson Fire | May 2025 | Flickr

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Warnings

 

 

Temporary Evacuation Point

Pala Casino Parking Lot, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

7

Water Tenders

6

Helicopters

2

Dozers

0

Hand Crews

8

Other

10

Total Personnel

169

Cooperating Agencies