Mandalay Fire: Blaze in Riverside grows to 83 acres, but crews halt progress
(This story was updated with new information.)
Firefighters battled a brush fire Sunday that burned about 83 acres in Riverside before crews got it under control, according to a fire-monitoring website.
The fire was reported around 2 p.m. Sunday in the area west of Tyler Street and Mandalay Court, according to the city of Riverside Fire Department.
The fourth-alarm fire prompted an immediate evacuation order for the area near Gaylord Street, Eureka Drive and Mandalay Court due to the fire threatening nearby structures and life, according to the Riverside County Fire Department, which was assisting.
At 4:40 p.m., the fire-monitoring service Watch Duty reported that commanders believed crews had stopped the forward progress of the fire, although they were still working to fully surround and contain it.
The Riverside Fire Department said the effort to control the blaze "remained active" after 6 p.m.
At least two other wildfires were burning in the area on Sunday.
The Wolf Fire near Banning had grown to over 1,100 acres by Sunday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuation orders were issued in parts of Riverside County as firefighters continued to battle the 100-acre Mindy Fire in Aguanga on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Mandalay Fire: Size, location, containment, evacuations, road closures
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Wolf Fire consumes over 1,000 acres near Banning: See map
Over a dozen areas are under evacuation orders after a wildfire in California has set over 1,000 acres ablaze, according to officials. The Wolf Fire was reported in Riverside County near Banning, California, around 85 miles east of Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 29, at 3:09 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. The fire has consumed 1,400 acres as of Monday morning and is 10% contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but hundreds of firefighters and four night-flying helicopters worked through the night to contain the blaze. As of Monday morning, 13 areas were placed under evacuation orders, while 10 more are under evacuation warnings, according to Cal Fire. The following areas are under evacuation orders, according to Cal Fire: BAN-0538B RVC-0650 RVC-0653 RVC-0651A RVC-0749 RVC-0750 RVC-0828 RVC-POPPETFLATS1 RVC-POPPETFLATS4 RVC-TWINPINES1 MRF-0539 MRF-0751 MRF-TWINPINES2 The following areas are under evacuation warnings, according to Cal Fire: RVC-0651B RVC-0541 RVC-0654 RVC-0655 RVC-0830 RVC-0898 RVC-1000 RVC-VISTAGRANDE RVC-POPPETFLATS2 RVC-POPPETFLATS3 A shelter for people who had to leave their homes was open at Hemet High School, 41701 E. Stetson Ave, Hemet CA 92544. An animal shelter was open at San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 S Grand Ave, San Jacinto CA 92582. This story has been updated to add new information. Contributing: Palm Springs Desert Sun This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wolf Fire map: Wildfire near Banning has burned over 1,000 acres
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Crews make progress on wildfires burning in Inland Empire
Firefighters on Monday continued to battle multiple wildfires that erupted in Southern California's Inland Empire over the weekend, burning near homes and forcing evacuations. Crews appeared to be gaining the upper hand on the majority of the fires, with the Wolf Fire burning in Banning remaining one of the most active. The Wolf Fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail in Banning. As of Monday morning, CalFire reported that the blaze had scorched 1,400 acres with 10% containment. Evacuation orders remained in place for the following zones: BAN-0538B, RVC-0650, RVC-0653, RVC-0651A, RVC-0749, RVC-0750, RVC-0828, RVC-POPPETFLATS1, RVC-TWINPINES1, MRF-TWINPINES2, MRF-0539, MRF-0751, RVC-POPPETFLATS4. Evacuation warnings were in place for the following zones: RVC-0651B, RVC-0541, RVC-0655, RVC-0654, RVC-0830, RVC- VISTAGRANDE, RVC-POPPETFLATS2, RVC-POPPETFLATS3, RVC-0898, RVC-1000. WOLF FIRE – CAL FIRE HOMEPAGE An evacuation center was opened at Hemet High School, located at 41701 E. Stetson Ave. in Hemet. An animal shelter is open at 581 S Grand Ave, San Jacinto. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Mandalay Fire was reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday near Tyler Street and Mandalay Court in Riverside. As of Sunday night, CalFire reported that the blaze had burned just under 100 acres with no containment, but officials stated that forward progress had been stopped. 'We have seen some small flare-ups throughout the morning,' said KTLA's Erin Myers from the scene Monday morning. Evacuation orders have been lifted after being issued on Sunday afternoon. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Mindy Fire was reported a little after 3:45 p.m. on Sunday near Mindy Way east of Decoursey Road in Aguanga. As of Monday morning, CalFire reported it had burned about 100 acres and was 100% contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted after fire crews worked overnight to increase the containment. Officials have not released a possible cause for the fire. The Lake Fire was reported just before 4 p.m. on Saturday near Highway 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail near Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino County Mountains. Cal Fire reported that forward progress on the blaze had been stopped Sunday evening. As of Monday morning, CalFire reported it had burned 485 acres and was 25% contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Cable Fire erupted around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday near Martin Ranch Road and Cable Lane in Cable Canyon. As of Monday morning, the fire had burned approximately 15 acres, just off the 15 Freeway in the Devore area of San Bernardino, and was 15% contained. Evacuation orders connected to the blaze have been lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with a heat-related injury. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No significant damage to any structures was reported in any of the incidents. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
14 hours ago
- Newsweek
California Fire Evacuation Map Shows Where People Told to 'Leave Now'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Evacuation orders have been expanded across Southern California as the Wolf Fire continues to burn. Newsweek reached out to the Riverside County Fire Department by email for comment. Why It Matters The Wolf Fire ignited on Sunday in Riverside County and quickly grew to become the largest wildfire currently burning in California. As of the most recent update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the fire was 1,400 acres in size and 0 percent contained. What To Know Several evacuation warnings and orders have been issued. In a recent update, Cal Fire said even more evacuation warnings have been issued. The fire is burning at Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail. Evacuations are mostly in place south of I-10 and east of Lamb Canyon Road. According to Cal Fire's most recent update, there have been no civilian or firefighter fatalities and no structures harmed. A map shows where evacuation orders, in red, and evacuation warnings, in yellow, have been issued for the Wolf Fire. A map shows where evacuation orders, in red, and evacuation warnings, in yellow, have been issued for the Wolf Fire. CAL FIRE Evacuation orders, in which there is an "immediate threat to life," have been issued for the following zones: BAN-0538B, BAN-0651-A, MRF-0539, MRF-0749, MRF-0751, MRF-TWINPINES2, RVC-0650, RVC-0653, RVC-0750, RVC-0828, RVC-POPPETFLATS1, RVC-POPPETFLATS4 and RVC-TWINPINES1. "This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," Cal Fire said. "The area is lawfully closed to public access." Evacuation warnings, in which there is a "potential threat to life and/or property," have been issued for the following zones: BAN-0651-B, BAN-0538-A, BAN-0636, BAN-0647, BAN-0649, BAN-0530, BAN-0525, BMT-0827, RVC-0528, RVC-0652, RVC-0541, RVC-0654, RVC-0655, RVC-0830, RVC-0898, RVC-1000, RVC-1001, RVC-POPPETFLATS2, RVC-POPPETFLATS3 and RVC-VISTAGRANDE. "Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now," the Cal Fire website said for the areas in the evacuation warnings. An evacuation shelter has been set up at Hemet High School at 41701, E Stetson Avenue in Hemet, California. An animal evacuation shelter is in place at 581 S Grand Avenue in San Jacinto, California. Smoke from the wildfire was impacting air quality across parts of Southern California on Monday. The fire's cause is still under investigation. What People Are Saying Cal Fire, in an 11 a.m. PT update: "Firefighters made good progress over night. Multiple aircraft along with hundreds of firefighters on the ground, will continue to establish containment lines. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place." Northern California is also at risk for fires, with a forecast from the National Weather Service saying: "Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California." What Happens Next Firefighters will continue battling the Wolf Fire. Three hundred personnel are fighting the fire, according to Cal Fire.
