![[01-23-2025] Brush Fire Burns 15 Acres In East Hemet, Forward Progress Halted](https://ak1.to//q8n1.webp)
Firefighters contained a brush fire that erupted in foothills on the east end of Hemet on Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025. Dubbed the “Silver Dew Fire,” the blaze consumed nearly 15 acres before aerial firefighting efforts slowed its spread.
According to the Hemet Fire Department, the fire was reported around 4:35 p.m. in the 28000 block of Silver Dew Drive, about a mile east of Diamond Valley Lake. Multiple engine crews from Hemet Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department responded, encountering flames moving at a moderate pace through open space.
Cal Fire deployed three air tankers and two water-dropping helicopters to the scene, which significantly slowed the fire’s progress and allowed ground crews to establish containment lines by 5:30 p.m.
Most aircraft were released from the scene shortly thereafter, leaving one night-certified helicopter available for further operations. Firefighters continued working through the night to achieve full containment.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone can reach Hemet Fire at 951-765-2450 and the Riverside County Fire at 951-940-6985.
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