72 Fire

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  • 50% Contained
  • 80 Acres
  • 1 County: Riverside
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Date Started
06/14/2026 2:44 PM
Last Updated
06/14/2026 9:36 PM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps and Reports
Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Location
Avenue 72 and Buchanan Street, Thermal
[33.498768,-116.091633]
Reports
Status reports

Incident Updates

06/14/2026 9:12 PM

The fire is 80 acres and 50% contained. Firefighters will remain on-scene through the night and will continue working towards full containment. 

Updated by: Public Information Officer

06/14/2026 5:33 PM

The forward progress of the fire has been stopped at approximately 75 acres. Fire personnel will remain on-scene for several hours working on full containment and mop-up. No evacuations were required and no injuries were reported. 

Updated by: Public Information Officer

06/14/2026 3:30 PM

Firefighters are on-scene of approximately 40 acres burning in heavy fuels at a dangerous rate of spread. Additional ground resources have been requested. 

Updated by: Public Information Officer

Resources Assigned

  • 85
    Personnel
  • 25
    Engines
  • 1
    Dozers
  • 3
    Water Tenders
  • 5
    Other Assigned

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

Agency Information

Palm Springs Fire Department; Cathedral City Fire Department; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Indian Affairs

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