On June 23, 2024, crews battled an 8.4-acre brush fire at the park’s southern end near Victoria Street that, fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions, caused the temporary evacuation of ...

The Newton Abbott Fire Company said its FAST Team was requested following a report of structure fire on California Road, between Route 20A and at Ellis Road, around 3:30 a.m. Sunday in Orchard Park.

The fire is at 214 acres and 65% containment as of 11 a.m., according to Joshua Tree National Park’s update. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.