Wildfire burning in Riverside County prompts evacuation warning as it scorches over 40 acres

72Fire Firefighters in the Riverside community of Oasis have successfully stopped the forward progress of a fast-moving brush fire Saturday.

Evacuation warnings are still in place for the area of Pierce Street at Avenue 70, and Harrison Street at Avenue 70, both in the unincorporated community of Thermal.

Caltrans shut down all lanes on southbound Highway 86 near the fire for the safety of the more than 100 firefighters battling the blaze. There is a soft road closure on Pierce Street between Avenue 70 to Avenue 72. Drivers should avoid the area.

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