FairviewFire: A large brush fire broke out in Hemet Monday, prompting evacuations for parts of the area.
Monday, leaving at least two people dead, burning nearby homes and prompting evacuations for parts of the area.
The "Fairview Fire" broke out around 3:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bautista Road. Cal Fire revealed the fireand injured a third person. At least seven buildings were destroyed and several more were damaged, Cal Fire said. At last check, the fire stretched to about 2,000 acres and is about 5% contained, according to an update from Cal Fire a little before 11 p.m. Monday.Videos from SkyFOX captured the moments where the fire extended into residential areas, destroying several homes.A home is completely engulfed in flames after a brush fire in Hemet extended into residential areas.South of Stetson AvenueAn evacuation center has been set up at Tahquitz High School at 4425 Titan Trail in Hemet.
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