A small fire broke out at the Coachella campgrounds this last weekend. As usual social media was the first to break the news of the small fire. Campers reported hearing “an explosion sounds” prior to the fire and were told to evacuate the showers.
At around 2:00 am Riverside County Fire Department reported that a they were responding to reports of a mobile shower on fire. They then later reported that a total of 2 trailers were involved, 1 was damaged, while the other was destroyed. No one has reported what caused the fire, but luckily no one was injured.
Outside Fire – RPT@ 2:06 am Empire Polo Grounds 81000 blk of Ave 51, in Indio. 4 ENG, 2 BC. FFs responded to reports of a fire Mobile Shower Unit on fire. Upon arrival the shower unit was fully involved, near center of venue. #CampIncident
— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) April 13, 2019
#CampIncident [UPDATE] 2:28 am – Fire Contained. Mobile Shower Unit in Lot 8 Storage Area. Total of 2 trailers involved. 1 damaged, 1 destroyed. No reported injuries to fire personnel or civilians. Fire crews will remain on scene for 1 hour for overhaul. #Coachella
— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) April 13, 2019
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