The fast-moving fire in Aguanga started Monday afternoon and is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds.
The fire in Aguanga in Riverside County has grown to 2,200 acres overnight and is 0% contained.The blaze was first reported at 30 acres around 12:40 p.m. in the area of Highlands Road and Aguanga Ranchos Road, near the junction for Highways 79 and 371. Officials said the fast-moving flames are being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds in the area. The fire has damaged at least nine structures, firefighters said.
As a result, Riverside County Fire Department has ordered evacuations for residents living:South of Sage/Golden Eagle Drive,East of Becker Lane,West of Boulder Vista,North of Cottonwood CreekEast of Vail Lake Resort,West of Shirley Way,North of David Street,South of Pueblo Road/Exa Ely Road. Corona, Hemet, Palm Springs and Murrieta Fire Departments are assisting in the battle, as well as the U.S. Forest Service.
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