Fire in Lake Elsinore prompts evacuations

300 firefighters combat Vista fire, evacuations ordered in Lake Elsinore

Evacuation orders have been issued in Lake Elsinore as around 300 firefighting personnel combat the Vista fire, which ignited in a dry and brushy area, authorities said.

Fire in Lake Elsinore prompts evacuations

Evacuations are underway after a fire broke out in Lake Elsinore on Friday, fire officials said. The Vista Fire sparked on El Toro Road just before 4:30 p.m. and scorched 200 acres in less than an hour, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation. An NBCLA crew is headed to the fire to gather more details. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives.

Vista Fire North of Lake Elsinore Held at 141 Acres, Reaches 25% Containment

Firefighters have achieved 25% containment on the Vista Fire, an active wildfire that has burned 141 acres near El Torro Road, north of Lake Elsinore. The blaze, which ignited on Friday, April 17, is burning under the administration of the CAL FIRE Riverside Unit. Following an aggressive initial attack from aerial and ground resources, crews […]