Desert Shadows RV Resort
 
 Fire at Desert Shadows 

On Monday, December 11th, around 9:00 p.m. explosions of paint cans and tires were heard. Over a half dozen fire trucks and emergency vehicles arrive, plus TV Crews and news reporters. Fire crew will remain on the scene all night. Mail room and office had smoke damage. Fire department disconnected electrical meter pending electrical inspection and repair. Mail distribution and office will move to San Jacinto for approximately two weeks. First seven photos by Bob St.John, site 237, remainder by Herb Strandberg, site 391.

9:21 p.m. (camera needs to be calibrated to official time -- watch this space)
9:21 p.m. (camera needs to be calibrated to official time -- watch this space)
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9:21 p.m.
9:21 p.m.
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9:22 p.m.
9:22 p.m.
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9:23 p.m.
9:23 p.m.
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9:23 p.m.
9:23 p.m.
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9:24 p.m.
9:24 p.m.
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9:24 p.m. fire truck arrives
9:24 p.m. fire truck arrives
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One of several fire engines that responded to the Maintenance Room fire near the main gate.
One of several fire engines that responded to the Maintenance Room fire near the main gate.
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The Maintenance Shed, located to the south side and west side of the Desert Shadows RV Resort mail room, were engulfed in flames.
The Maintenance Shed, located to the south side and west side of the Desert Shadows RV Resort mail room, were engulfed in flames.
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Aerosol paint cans exploded and flew approximately 100 feet.  No one was injured.
Aerosol paint cans exploded and flew approximately 100 feet. No one was injured.
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Contents of garage was a total loss
Contents of garage was a total loss
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Metal roof melted in, but fortunately the stucco wall kept the fire was expanding into the mail room and offices.
Metal roof melted in, but fortunately the stucco wall kept the fire was expanding into the mail room and offices.
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