North Etiwanda Preserve Closure Due to Atmospheric River Rainstorm
The National Weather Service has forecasted widespread rainstorms throughout the Inland Empire on Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19. Due to the increased precipitation levels and concern for public safety, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the San Bernardino County Fire Department have ordered a closure of the North Etiwanda Preserve effective 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The closure is being implemented under the authority granted to the fire chiefs of both agencies and pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD-061 and San Bernardino County Fire Code Section 11. The closure is supported by San Bernardino County Special Districts, the agency that manages the North Etiwanda Preserve.
The closure is effective from 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and will be enforced until 6:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026. A violation of the closure order is punishable by a fine of $1,000.
The high precipitation levels could cause ponding on roadways and low-lying areas creating dangerous hiking conditions. The closure is necessary for public safety and to prevent public safety resources from responding to rescues within the North Etiwanda Preserve. For updated information and safety tips on the rainstorm, visit RCFire.Org and follow the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District on social media.
To request additional information related to the North Etiwanda Preserve Closure, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District by emailing RCFire@cityofrc.us.
