Firefighters battle greenhouse fire in Thermal
Shay Lawson
UPDATE 05/29/2025: CAL FIRE reports a total of 15 greenhouses were completely destroyed and an additional 15 were damaged.
CAL FIRE adds that at this time, the cause of the fire is still unknown; however, the plastic covering on the greenhouses may have contributed to the fast growth of the fire.
The property owners told CAL FIRE that they believe the majority of the greenhouses were vacant, as it’s the off-season for what they grow, and most of the burned structures had been dismantled for the summer. It was not disclosed what is grown at the property.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters battled a blaze among greenhouses in Thermal near 62nd Avenue and Gene Welmas Way on Wednesday night.
CAL FIRE received a fire call just after 9:00 p.m., reporting at least four greenhouses were fully involved in flames. Additional engines were called to the scene.
Most of the fire was knocked down by around 10:30 p.m., but crews remained on scene overnight to mop up and monitor hot spots.
CAL FIRE confirmed that one firefighter suffered a minor injury and was transported to the hospital. There is no update yet on their condition.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Stay with News Channel 3 for updates as information becomes available.
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