Multiple wild fires are currently burning in the Inland Empire, sparking concern for the upcoming fire season. The Riverside County Fire Department responded to a vegetation brush fire called the Juniper Fire in unincorporated Perris. The fire started near the 19000 block of Santa Rosa Mine Road and quickly grew to 55 acres by 5:40 p.m. It is currently 5% contained, according to Cal Fire crews at the scene. Santa Rosa Mine Road and Idaleona are closed due to the fire.
At least one structure is in flames and others are threatened, as reported by Cal Fire. Initially, evacuation orders were issued for residents in the surrounding area, but they have since been downgraded to warnings. Warnings remain for residents living south of Santa Rosa Mine Road, east of El Baquero Road, west of Maywood Club Road, and north of Blue Sky Road.
A care and reception center for evacuees has been set up at Pinacate Middle School in Perris. Aircraft are responding to the fire, and a total of 99 firefighters and a dozen aircraft have been dispatched to the scene.
This is one of two major fires reported in the Inland Empire on Tuesday. Another fire is burning vegetation in Mentone and has reached 90 acres.
The KCAL News Staff is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available
What measures are being taken by Cal Fire crews and other agencies to contain and combat the Juniper Fire in unincorporated Perris?
Multiple wild fires are wreaking havoc in the Inland Empire, raising concerns for the upcoming fire season. The Juniper Fire, a vegetation brush fire, broke out in unincorporated Perris and has already scorched 55 acres as of 5:40 p.m. It is currently 5% contained, according to Cal Fire crews at the scene. The fire started near the 19000 block of Santa Rosa Mine Road, leading to the closure of Santa Rosa Mine Road and Idaleona.
Cal Fire reported that at least one structure has been engulfed in flames, while others remain under threat. Initially, evacuation orders were issued for residents in the surrounding area, but these have since been downgraded to warnings. However, warnings persist for residents residing south of Santa Rosa Mine Road, east of El Baquero Road, west of Maywood Club Road, and north of Blue Sky Road.
To assist evacuees, a care and reception center has been established at Pinacate Middle School in Perris. In addition, aircraft and a total of 99 firefighters have been dispatched to combat the fire. This incident is one of two major fires reported in the Inland Empire on Tuesday, with another fire ravaging vegetation in Mentone and consuming 90 acres.
Rest assured, the KCAL News Staff is diligently monitoring the situation and will provide timely updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further developments.
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