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Shore Fire in Badlands South of Calimesa Chars More than 2,000 Acres
About 255 firefighters battled the non-injury blaze as it spread through rugged terrain and prompted two evacuation orders and 11 warnings.
- The Shore Fire erupted Monday in the Badlands southwest of Calimesa, burning 2,053 acres by Tuesday with 20% containment, according to Cal Fire officials.
- Gusty afternoon winds and rugged terrain near San Timoteo Canyon Road hampered early firefighting efforts, forcing crews to conduct much of the work on foot due to limited vehicle access.
- Over 255 personnel, including helicopter and engine crews, are battling the flames, according to Cal Fire. The agency requested a Very Large Air Tanker capable of carrying over 8,000 gallons of water to assist.
- Authorities issued two evacuation orders and 11 evacuation warnings for nearby residential and commercial zones. Valley View High School in Moreno Valley has been established as an emergency shelter for displaced residents and pets.
- Westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway reopened Tuesday morning after closure of more than 12 hours. "Traffic conditions and roadway access remain subject to change," officials said.
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A wildfire has broken out rapidly in the Riverside area of California, USA. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of residents in high-risk areas while hundreds of firefighters are working to control the situation.
Shore Fire Chars Over 2,000 Acres in RivCo Badlands
A brush fire in the Badlands southwest of Calimesa that has burned more than 2,000 acres, prompting two evacuation orders and 11 evacuation warnings was 20% contained Tuesday. The non-injury Shore Fire was reported at 3:23 p.m. Monday in a sparsely populated area near Lake Shore Drive and San Timoteo Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said multiple engine and hand crews from the county, Hemet Fire Departme…
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