Firefighters on Tuesday were battling the Highland Fire in Riverside County as red flag warnings were extended for many parts of Southern California.
Firefighters on Tuesday were battling two wildfires in Riverside County as red flag warnings were extended for many parts of Southern California, triggered by strong winds and dry conditions.Firefighters on Tuesday battled two wildfires in Riverside County as red flag warnings were extended for many parts of Southern California, triggered by strong winds and dry conditions.
Later in the afternoon, the flames crossed Highway 371, moving west-southwest, heading toward residences in the 45100 and 45800 blocks of Highway 371, according to officials.That fire prompted evacuation orders to be issued for the area encompassing Boulder Vista Street to the west, Becker Lane to the east, Cottonwood Creek to the north, Golden Eagle Drive to the south, Highway 371 to the south, Soreson to the west, and County Line Road to the north.
An evacuation warning was issued for the area encompassing Shirley Way to the west, the Vail Lake Resort to the east, David Street to the north, Pueblo Road to the south, Cahuilla Tribal Reservation Boundary to the west, County Line Road to the north, Cleveland National Forest to the north, Watts Road to the south, Esplendida Way, Avenida Bravura, Pauba Road to the east, De Portola Road, and Round Top Canyon Road to the west.
No injuries were reported, but officials said two hikers were safely evacuated from the area after it ignited.
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