Incident Update 72 Fire
- Date:
- 06/14/2026
- Time:
- 9:36 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- 72 Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-06-14
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Avenue 72 and Buchanan Street, Thermal
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Riverside
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Riverside Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 80
- Containment
- 50%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 25
- Water Tenders
- 3
- Dozers
- 1
- Other
- 5
- Total Personnel
- 85
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Fire Department; Cathedral City Fire Department; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Indian Affairs |

