Wildfire — San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys - the Inland Empire, California
2021-08-25 to 2021-08-31 · San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys - the Inland Empire, California
$2.5M
Property damage
Event narrative
The South Fire burned 819 acres below the Cajon Pass until September 2nd. The led to a series of evacuation warnings and orders along with road closures. 4 homes and 14 other structures were destroyed. Damage amounts are estimated.
Wider weather episode
Inland areas experienced a heat wave August 25th through the 29th, while parts of the region saw wildfires breakout as well.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 980575. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.