Perris Fire - UP CLOSE Video of Huge 5 ALARM FIRE THAT destroys Pallet Yard in Perris Ca Filmed By Eddie George With Hemeteyenews.Com
PERRIS – A massive three alarm fire at a pallet yard in Perris destroyed about two acres of pallets early Friday, Nov. 18. The fire spread to multiple vehicles as well as power poles and propane tanks – causing multiple explosions and adding danger to firefighters battling the blaze – according to a fire official.. After a few hrs later the fire grew and was updated to a FIVE alarm fire.
Firefighters spent about seven hours battling the huge fire, which could be seen for miles. No citizens or firefighters were injured by the blaze.
Multiple citizens called 911 to report the fire, which broke out at GPC Pallets at 2:49 a.m. The company’s property is located at 3931 Brennan Avenue in Perris, near North Webster Avenue and West Ramona Expressway.
58 Firefighters and 6 battalion commanders from 18 engine companies and two truck companies responded to the blaze. They were assisted by a Breathing Support Unit and a bulldozer, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County fire Public Information Officer Jody Hagemann. American Medical Response medics were also called to the scene, in the event of any injuries.
“The first arriving truck company reported a working fire in a large section of pallets,” Hagemann explained in an initial incident report.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Perris Station were requested to the scene to close down both directions of West Ramona Expressway, to ensure the safety of firefighters and citizens. Early morning commuters were forced to find alternate routes around the fire.
While firefighter battled the blaze, they reported multiple explosions from propane tanks from within the property. The loud explosions rocked nearby residents and rattled nerves, causing many people to continually call 911 to report the ongoing explosions.
Firefighters requested Southern California Edison personnel to respond to the fire for two power poles that burned during the fire. Eastern Municipal Water District was also requested to the scene.
At 5:39 a.m., Hagemann reported the fire was holding at two acres, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze from all four sides.
The fire was eventually knocked down at 10:15 a.m.; however, fire resources were expected to remain at the scene throughout the day to ensure against accidental flare ups and to conduct extensive mop up operations.
Ramona Expressway was expected to be reopened by 1:30 p.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and fire dept is suspecting Arson.
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