If you see smoke near Lake Mathews and Lake Hills, it is from the Lakepointe Fire. As of the time I am writing this, here is the most recent update from Riverside County Fire:
Update 6:20 p.m. – Fire is holding at approximately 125 acres and is now 40% contained. Full containment expected by midnight and full control is estimated for 5/28/2012 at 6:00 p.m.. No structures threatened or damaged, no injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The incident report states that 4 helicopters, 7 air tankers, 13 engines and 150 firefighters have been assigned to fight this fire. Thank you to all of you.
Here are some of the pictures I took today (click to see larger versions):
Helicopter filling up at Lake Mathews:
Fire just above Lakepointe Drive in Lake Hills:
Helicopter water drop just over Lakepointe Drive:
Some of the airplanes:
If you have any pictures that you would like to share, please contact me and maybe we can include them on this site.
We would like to thank all the firefighters on the ground and in the air for a job well done!!
Update from Riverside County Fire:
Update from Riverside County Fire: