The fast-moving fire in Aguanga started Monday afternoon and is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds.
The Highland Fire in Aguanga in Riverside County is now 2,200 acres and burning out of control, forcing thousands to evacuate.At least nine structures have been damaged, but no injuries have been reported, according to fire officials. The fire broke out Monday afternoon in the area of Highlands Road and Aguanga Ranchos Road, near the junction for Highways 79 and 371.
Evacuation orders are in place for the area surrounding:Boulder Vista Street to the westBecker Lane to the eastCottonwood Creek to the northGolden Eagle Drive to the southHighway 371 to the southSoreson to the westCounty Line Road to the northareas north of the San Diego County line south of Highway 79east of Forest Route 8S07west of Crosley Truck Trail.
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