Burned area 1,470 acres (6 km) Date 30 August 2016 Location Cherry Valley | Cause Human related Dates 30 Aug 2016 – 2 Sep 2016 | |
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Similar Willard Fire, Pine Fire, Meadow Fire, Lake Fire, Gap Fire | ||
Bogart fire
The Bogart Fire was a wildfire in the Bogart Park area of Cherry Valley In Riverside County, California. The fire broke out near near Winesap Avenue and International Park Road just southwest of Bogart Park on August 30, 2016. By August 31, the fire was estimated at 1,300 acres.
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The fire was first reported at 12:25 pm on August 30 at Bogart Park near Winesap Avenue and International Park Road. The fire soon forced the evacuation of 700 residents within the Highland Spring Village mobile home park and of residents in the Banning Bench area near Banning. 4 firefighters sustained minor injuries and one outbuilding was destroyed by the wildfire. In addition, more than 500 firefighters battled the fire.
By September 2, the fire was 100% contained at 1,470 acres in size.
Cause
According to CALFIRE, the fire is believed to be caused by “juvenile activity” near Bogart Park in Beaumont.
