What Burns in the East Valley? Firefighters, Residents React to Mulch Fires as Shady Fire Reaches Full Containment

What burns in the east valley? Firefighters, residents react to mulch fires as Shady Fire reaches full containment

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shady Fire in Thermal reached full containment over the weekend. But, in the aftermath of the 52-acre brush fire, residents are left wondering: what's been burning on the land next to their homes? The Shady Fire left behind thick, dark smoke that was visible throughout the Coachella Valley when it began burning on July 25th. Fires in the area often involve large mulch piles, which can continue spotting and burning sl…

Shady Fire Near Coachella 80% Contained

A vegetation fire north of Thermal that scorched 52.4 acres in heavy fuels and prompted evacuation orders was 80% contained Sunday. The Shady Fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Friday at Shady Lane and Avenue 54 in an unincorporated area bordering Coachella, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. “The evacuation order for the area immediately surrounding the fire perimeter remains in place,” fire officials said late Saturday. “T…