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PHOTOS: 2022 Fairview wildfire

As California enters the height of the wildfire season, blistering temperatures and suburban neighborhoods present a unique challenge to fighting wildfires.

Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.

The Fairview fire erupted outside of Hemet, California on Sept. 5, 2022. The blaze quickly grew to 28,000 acres and evacuation orders were made for the families soon to be surrounded by the fast-moving fire. On Sept. 8, 2022, Rick and Dawnie Roberts were one of the families affected by the Fairview fire. They mounted a defense with their sprinkler system, hosing down their roof and preparing an additional water truck. Thanks to these precautions, the help of the Ventura County Fire Department and many drops of water from the air support, their home was safe from the fire by sunset.

Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.
Photographs of the Fairview Wildfire in Hemet, CA. The fire burned over 25,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes in the area.