A fast-moving fire near Lake Elsinore on Thursday has forced the evacuation of dozens of homes and consumed more than 130 acres, according to Cal Fire.
The Macy fire broke out in vegetation near Macy and Orange streets around 5:40 p.m. An evacuation order was issued for dozens of homes west of Grand Avenue as the fire spread. A searchable map provided by Cal Fire showed the structures affected by the order. An evacuation center was set up at Elsinore High School, at 21800 Canyon Drive in Wildomar, for those displaced from their homes, Cal Fire said. By 9 p.m.
Thursday, 200 firefighters were battling a blaze that was 0% contained. The fire closed Highway 74 from Grand Avenue to the Orange County line, and Grand Avenue from Machado Street to Maiden Lane. Video from OnScene.TV showed flames roaring from a hillside within a short distance from homes. Planes and helicopters dropped fire retardant. “We have a massive fire right here,” local resident Michelle Mattson said as flames ran along the hillside behind her.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Crews respond to fast-moving 130-plus acre Macy fire near Lake ElsinoreFirefighters were called around 5:41 p.m. to the area of Orange and Macy streets in Lake Elsinore.
Read more »
Brush fire erupts on hillside in Lake Elsinore, threatening homesA brush fire that erupted Thursday on a hillside just west of Lake Elsinore scorched 63 acres in an hour and threatened homes abutting the Cleveland National…
Read more »
Lake Elsinore algal bloomThe most important stories for you to know today
Read more »
Lake Elsinore man arrested for stabbing person to deathThe stabbing happened at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening in the 31000 block of Riverside Drive, deputies said.
Read more »
‘World's largest rubber duck' lands in Lake Elsinore for Fourth of JulyThe world's largest rubber duck is part of Fourth of July celebrations in the Riverside County community of Lake Elsinore. See the giant duck.
Read more »
‘World's largest rubber duck' lands in Lake Elsinore for Fourth of JulyThe world's largest rubber duck is part of Fourth of July celebrations in the Riverside County community of Lake Elsinore. See the giant duck.
Read more »