Vegetation fire forces evacuations near Aguanga
The fire, called the Crossing Fire, began just after 1:30 p.m. at Lower Ranch Road and Pete Crossings in Aguanga, Cal Fire said on social media.
About an hour later, it had grown to 35 acres in size and 'continues to burn in light brush with a moderate rate of spread in rugged terrain,' Cal Fire added.
Ground crews and aircraft are on scene to knock down the flames.
'Two additional water tenders have been requested to support ongoing suppression efforts,' Cal Fire added.
By 3:30, the fire had grown to 112 acres.
Evacuations were ordered for this area:
North of Dove Drive
South of Pico Lane
East of Shortcut Trail
West of Summerset Way/Ridgecrest Trail
Warnings were issued for this area:
North of Amaretto Way/Pico Lane
South of Highway 371
East of Shortcut Trail
West of Tule Valley Road
Hamilton High School, located at 57430 Mitchell Road in Anza, is serving as an evacuation shelter.
For more information and an evacuation map, click here.
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