Hare the latest figures from the Esperanza Wildfire:
--Three firefighters killed. Two others burned to Arrowhead Medical Center’s burn center. A civilian suffered minor smoke inhalation.
--300 to 400 people evacuated.
--20 to 25 mph winds, with gusts up to 35 mph.
--1:12 a.m. fire started.
--Suspicious circumstances.
--More than 4,000 acres.
--Twin Pines Ranch and Poppet Flats have been evacuated.
--At least 700 firefighters are helping fight the blaze, including California Department of Corrections inmates.
--The fire is jumping around because of the erratic winds that are gusting with wind directions varying.
--Flames are moving in a westerly direction.
--Aerial attacks are underway with helicopters and planes packed with retardant flying out of Hemet Ryan Airport.
Losing three firefighters obviously has been a very difficult situation for the firefighters, said Sherri Patterson, a spokeswoman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection/ Riverside County Fire Department.
"We are dealing with extreme fire behavior today," she said. "They are very concerned for the firefighters in the very steep and rugged terrain."
If it's intentional, I hope they get the guy and get him for murder. Prayers for the injured, burns are the worst, IMO.
Is this anywhere near Pioneertown?