Wildfire breaks out in Agunaga
Photo by Ryan Grothe Flames engulfing a hillside next to some trailers and equipment.
Photo by Ryan Grothe A helitanker makes a water drop on the Highland fire
Photo by Ryan GrotheA firefighter preparing to fight the fire.
Photo by Ryan Grothe Erickson Aero tanker making a drop on the Highland fire.
Photo by Ryan GrotheA helitanker making a water drop on the Highland fire.
Photo by Ryan Grothe Firefighters from Rancho Cucamonga fighting the Highland fire.
Photo by Ryan GrotheNeptune tanker 2 dropping Fortress Solutions retardant on the Highland fire.
Photo by Ryan Grothe Neptune tanker 41 making a drop on the Highland fire.
On October 30th 2023 at 12:37 PM, A wildfire broke out in the Aguanga community of Riverside County, California. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire moved at a dangerous rate of spread. Crews from the ground and air battled the blaze. Thirteen houses were destroyed and another seven were damaged. There were two firefighters injured. The fire burned 2,487 acres. The fire was 100% contained on November 6th, 2023. Cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Full time firefighter in San Diego North county. Freelance media credentialed photographer. main area of focus is aerial firefighting.