BREAKING The Rabbit Fire in Riverside County has now burned 7,600 acres and is 5% contained. The fourth wildfire in the county, the Gavilan Fire, is now burning at least 150 acres and causing evacuation orders.
has been issued for the area of east of Gavilan Road, north of Santa Rosa Mine Road, west of Crescent Canyon Drive, west of Homestead Road and south of Gustin Road.An evacuation warning for some areas as well.
Multiple engine and hand crews from the Riverside County Fire Department, Idyllwild Fire Protection District, Cal Fire-San Bernardino County and other agencies were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a rapid rate through medium brush. As of 4 p.m. Saturday, Cal Fire announced new road closures due to the fire, Reche Vista and Heacock to the south, as well as Reche Vista and Reche Canyon to the north are now closed.The Highland Fire broke out just south of the 10 Freeway in Beaumont on Friday, spreading across 105 acres within hours. It was reported about 3 p.m. along Highland Springs Avenue and Sunningdale Street, near Breckenridge Avenue, officials said.
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