BREAKING A fourth wildfire has erupted in Riverside County, this time in Gavilan Hills. It has spread to 30 acres.
But despite their best efforts, the wildfire has burned at least 2,500 more acres and is now 0% contained.
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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