Overview
- The blaze, which erupted Tuesday just before 1 p.m. near Rider Street and Dreamglo Lane, has been reported by Cal Fire at roughly 57 acres with later local estimates near 60 acres.
- Evacuation orders were issued for zones around Cajalco and Wood roads and for areas bounded by Orange Avenue, Juniper Road, Santa Rosa Mine Road, San Jacinto Avenue and Old Elsinore Road, with the Perris Library opened as a shelter.
- Cal Fire and local agencies deployed nearly 170 personnel, including three helicopters and 29 engines, to fight the fire that has burned light grass and medium brush and shown a fast initial rate of spread.
- Officials have not yet determined the cause and reports conflict on whether structures were immediately threatened, leaving damage and injury assessments pending as the incident develops.
- The fire’s rapid movement under extreme heat raises the risk of new spread and road closures, so residents in nearby zones should follow evacuation orders and expect further updates from Cal Fire and Riverside County officials.