Palm Springs Aerial Tramway evacuated due to Cranston Fire
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has ordered a “precautionary evacuation” of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station Cranston Fire, according to a Tram spokesperson.
A Tram spokesperson added that everyone at the Mountain Station has been transported by tram car to the Valley Station. The Tramway will be closed until further notice.
You can check the Tram’s Facebook page, website, or phone recording at 760.325.1391 for any updates regarding re-opening.
The fast-moving Cranson Fire is burning in the San Bernardino National Forest in Riverside County that has burned at least 4,700 acres, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
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A smoke advisory was issued Wednesday following the start of the Cranston Fire by South Coast Air Quality Management District. It has since been extended to last until Friday morning while air quality remains unhealthy for areas in Riverside County, including Perris Valley, Anza, Hemet, San Jacinto Valley, Banning Pass, and Coachella Valley.
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