Fairview Fire
The Fairview Fire is a deadly and destructive wildfire that burned during the 2022 California wildfire season southwest of Valle Vista and east of Hemet in Riverside County, California in the United States. The fire ignited on September 5, 2022, during a severe heatwave that had plagued much of the southwest throughout early September and, due to the extreme weather conditions, grew to a deadly and destructive conflagration in the chaparral-filled foothills within just several hours of igniting.
| Fairview Fire | |
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The Fairview Fire destroys structures in rugged terrain near Hemet on September 5, 2022. | |
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| Location | Valle Vista, Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.717062°N 116.893227°W |
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| Burned area | 28,307 acres (11,455 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 2 civilians |
| Non-fatal injuries | 4 |
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| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
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The footprint of the Fairview Fire in Riverside County | |
The Fairview Fire's general location in Southern California | |
The fire fatally injured two civilians attempting to flee from the fire and severely injured another, as well as destroying thirteen structures. As of September 10, the fire has grown to 28,307 acres (11,455 ha).
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