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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Silver Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated:August 12, 2013 6:00 pm  
Date/Time Started:August 7, 2013 2:05 pm  
Administrative Unit:CAL FIRE Riverside Unit / San Bernardino National Forest 
County:Riverside County  
Location:Poppet Flats Rd near Hwy 243, south of Banning  
Acres Burned - Containment:20,292 acres -100% contained  
Structures Destroyed:48 destroyed (26 residences, 1 commercial, 21 outbuildings),
8 damaged (2 residences, 6 outbuildings).  
Evacuations:The Pacific Crest, Marion Mountain and Seven Pines hiking trails remain closed. Marion Mountain, Fern Basin, Dark Canyon, Black Mountain and Boulder Basin campgrounds remain closed.  
Road Closures :Hwy 243 remains closed between Twin Pines Road and Westley Street in Banning due to road damage.  
Injuries:13 injuries (12 firefighters, 1 civilian)  
Cause:Under investigation 
Cooperating Agencies:Federal, State and Local Agencies from throughout the Western United States are assisting.  
Total Fire Personnel:834  
Total Fire Engines:40  
Total Fire crews:30  
Total Helicopters:9  
Total Dozers:4  
Total Water Tenders:9  
Costs to date:Estimated cost to date $9,999,00  
Conditions:Firefighters closed the containment lines today. Large scale demobilization of incident resources continues. Command of the incident will be turned over to Riverside County effective Tuesday August 8th. Silent Valley RV Club remains closed. For questions regarding the closure, please the Silent Valley RV Club.  
Phone Numbers (951) 940-6985 (Silver Fire Information Center)