Victims Of Nixon Fire Picking Up The Pieces, New Resource Announced

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Residents and businesses impacted by the 5,222-acre Nixon Fire east of Temecula can soon receive resources and services at an upcoming Local Assistance Center, the Riverside County Emergency Management Department announced Thursday.

A number of agencies and organizations will be at the Anza Community Hall to provide services related to housing, public health, social services, CalFresh and damage reporting forms.

The center at 56630 CA-371, Anza, CA 92539, will be open for 12 hours starting at 8 a.m. Friday, according to a department statement.

"Recovering from wildfires can be especially hard," Third District Board Chair Chuck Washington said in a statement. "That's why this Local Assistance Center is open to all residents and businesses in the area in and around the Nixon Fire. Connecting everyone impacted to resources is an important first step towards recovery.

Among the agencies expected to be available are Riverside University Health System – Public Health, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Department of Public Social Services, Housing and Workforce Solutions Department and the American Red Cross.

Local residents were encouraged to report damages ahead of time using the online form at rivcoready.org/recovery or by calling 211.

At 1:52 p.m. Aug. 7, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department announced that the non-injury Nixon Fire was fully contained after breaking out July 29 near Tule Valley and Richard Nixon roads in Aguanga. The blaze forced thousands of evacuations and destroyed four structures.

The fire department later determined the fire was sparked by a freestanding electrical panel.