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Riverside County Fire Department

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natural-disasters2 years ago

"Highland Fire Ravages California, Forcing Mass Evacuations"

The Highland Fire in Aguanga, Southern California, has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and burned over 1,200 acres. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire remains zero percent contained. Evacuation orders have impacted nearly 4,000 people and 1,139 homes, with an additional 500 homes under evacuation warnings. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for the region due to wildfire smoke. Firefighters are battling the flames, but the situation is largely dependent on the wind.

natural-disasters2 years ago

"Devastating Juniper Fire Engulfs Perris, Destroying Homes and Acres of Land"

The Juniper Fire in unincorporated Perris, Riverside County, has consumed 55 acres and multiple homes, with at least one structure in flames and others threatened. The fire started near Santa Rosa Mine Road and is currently 5% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings for residents in the surrounding area. The Riverside County Fire Department has dispatched 99 firefighters and a dozen aircraft to combat the blaze. Another major fire, burning 90 acres of vegetation, has been reported in Mentone in the Inland Empire.