Wildfire

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoonal thunderstorms have brought some summer rain to Riverside County’s local wildland, but fire officials say it has done little to curb the region’s high fire danger. Because of the lingering fire risk, firefighters with CAL FIRE caution outdoor restrictions for campfires, trails, and other activities will likely remain in

ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE has mapped the Rosa Fire at over 1,500 acres. Teresa Turner, an evacuee from Pinyon Pines, said she’s staying in Palm Springs. “I just started grabbing stuff in garbage bags, anything I could get,” Turner said. “All my animals I got them in the car.” She said before she evacuated

Is your home prepared for an emergency? News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is looking out for you and met with Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras. He shared what you need to do to protect your family. Outside “First of all, we look at vegetation. Is the vegetation neatly kept?” Contreras said. “If this bush

With the fires still burning across L.A. County and a red flag warning issued for the coming days, Rotary clubs across the Coachella Valley providing much-needed relief to those struggling in the aftermath of the fires, host several fire relief donation drives in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, getting resources for those in need. Residents

Coachella Valley residents are stepping up to help support their neighbors to the west who are facing the unimaginable. G.E.M. Billing Solutions and Mi Cultura Peruvian Colombian Cuisine hosted a donation drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people displaced by the LA wildfires. Two friends – Jordan Machado and Jori Moreno felt

Firefighters from across the state and across state lines were in LA County on Thursday, continuing to work tirelessly to tame the blazes through windy and dry conditions. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle was on scene in the area of the Palisades Fire to report the progress, gather more information, and talk to some who

The American Red Cross Southern California Region has deployed 25 volunteers to assist victims of the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, with additional volunteers likely to join in the coming days. Though no volunteers from the Coachella Valley area have been deployed yet, recruitment efforts are ongoing, according to the organization’s Disaster Services team. Volunteers

As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief  Michael Contreras, explained that the