Fire destroys at least 40 RVs in Canyon Lake storage yard
Photo credit: Menifee 24/7 Facebook page Approximately 40 recreational vehicles were destroyed by a fire in a storage yard in the gated Cany...
Photo credit: Menifee 24/7 Facebook page
Approximately 40 recreational vehicles were destroyed by a fire in a storage yard in the gated Canyon Lake community today, authorities said.
At least 17 engine crews from several surrounding cities responded to the fire, which was reported at 2:33 p.m. in the 22000 block of Loch Lomond Drive, according to a Cal Fire news release. Multiple RVs were seen going up in flames and witnesses reported that several propane tanks exploded.
Powerlines were down in the area and firefighters were providing breathing support to those who needed it. One firefighter received non-life-threatening injuries. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
Black smoke was seen from throughout the region, with fire engines responding from as far away as Corona and Riverside.
