The Hemet Fire Department responded to a reported residential fire at 810 Val Verde Dr., Hemet, CA on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:48 PM. Responding Units • Battalion 1 (B1) • Engine 1 (E1) • Engine 3 (E3) • Engine 5 (E5) • Investigator 99 (INV99) • Squad 1 (SQ1) Incident Summary Upon arrival, fire crews located a fire in the front yard area of the residence. A gas can, firewood, and trash were found in the immediate vicinity of the fire. • The fire was contained quickly by re

So far this month, our officers and investigators: • Took multiple illegal firearms and dangerous drugs off the streets • Arrested suspects connected to mail thefts impacting residents across Hemet • Responded quickly to community safety concerns, from motel enforcement to fire investigations • Worked side-by-side with our fire department, code enforcement, and crime analysts to close cases These results are a reminder of the teamwork and dedication that go into keeping Hemet safe. #HemetPD #Com

FAIRVIEW FIRE: A wildfire in Hemet that killed two people and injured another has burned at least 2,400 acres, and thousands of homes remain under evacuation orders. The two victims of the fire have not been identified, but Riverside County fire officials believe they were trying to escape the flames in that canyon. https://abc7.la/3cNgM4S | ABC7