Multiple blazes were burning in Riverside County on Friday afternoon, prompting evacuations in Moreno Valley from the Reche fire and in Beaumont from the Highland fire.
Amid dangerous heat wave conditions, several wildfires ignited across Southern California — including one that torched some outbuildings in Riverside County.Evacuations were ordered for residents south of Reche Canyon Road, north of Reche Vista Drive, west of Trust Way and east of Alta Vista Drive. An evacuation warning is in place for Moreno Valley residents south of Alta Vista Drive, north of Ironwood Avenue, west of Moreno Drive and east of Perris Boulevard.
Authorities set up an evacuation center at Valley View High School, 13135 Nason St., for anyone displaced by the fire.was first reported at 2:57 p.m., south of Beaumont. After mapping efforts, officials say it has burned 105 acres — less than half of what was originally estimated. That fire, which was 20% contained as of early Friday evening, forced evacuations along Breckenridge Avenue between Highland Springs Avenue and Sunningdale Street. That order was downgraded to a warning later in the evening.
An evacuation warning was also in place for the area east of Highland Springs Avenue, south of Sun Lakes Boulevard and west of South Highland Home Road. Authorities established a “care and reception center” for those displaced by the Highland fire at Nicolet Middle School, 101 E. Nicolet St. in Banning.
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