Seven structures had been destroyed and more than 2,300 remained threatened.
After a day of “mild” fire behavior, the Highland Fire in Riverside County was 20% contained and the mandatory evacuation area was reduced.Thousands flee Highland Fire in Southern California as hot and dry Santa Ana winds stoke the flames
The report Wednesday evening from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection put the burned area at 2,487 acres . Seven structures had been destroyed and more than 2,300 remained threatened, it said. The fire started Monday, Oct. 30, amid dry, windy weather near the community of Aguanga. The cause remains under investigation.
The red tone on the map above shows the mandatory evacuation area. Evacuation warnings also remain in effect. The black line shows the approximate perimeter as of Wednesday evening.
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