An evacuation order was issued Monday as firefighters battle a brush fire that started in the Aguanga area of Riverside County, not too far from Temecula.
CalFire said the blaze, dubbed the Highland Fire, was first reported at 12:37 p.m. between Highland Road and Aguanga Ranchos Road. As of 4:15 p.m., the fire, which was described as “burning at a moderate rate of speed,” spread to 325 acres.
No injuries or structural damages have been reported in connection with the fire. Residents in the following areas have been ordered to vacate their homes:Residents under the order and warning will be able to take shelter at Great Oak High School in Temecula. The address for that center is 32555 Deer Hollow Way.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.
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