Multiple Vegetation Fires Threaten Structures Across California

Multiple fires across California have threatened homes and structures, prompting significant firefighting efforts. In Moreno Valley, a structure fire near Webb Street caused a large smoke plume and threatened nearby homes, with crews battling the blaze without evacuations as of mid-afternoon. A vegetation fire near Livermore's southeastern edge burned five acres and threatened structures, with air units actively engaged in suppression and protection. Riverside experienced a backyard fire that spread to debris and briefly endangered nearby homes and businesses before firefighters contained it within an hour, attributing the cause to accidental sparks from metal grinding. In Sacramento's Rio Linda area, a vegetation fire burned three acres and threatened several structures, while Cal Fire's aerial supervision training continues to prepare crews for the challenging upcoming fire season. These incidents underscore ongoing wildfire risks in California amid dry conditions and highlight the critical role of coordinated ground and aerial firefighting operations.