California firefighters combat Wolf, Juniper wildfires
California fire officials have partially contained the Juniper wildfire, and are trying to get the massive Wolf Fire in Banning under control.
Evacuation orders remain in place for over a dozen areas in California after a wildfire has nearly doubled in size.
On Tuesday, “firefighters will face warm temperatures and lower humidity,” Cal Fire stated. “While winds and steep terrain are challenging tasks, firefighters on the ground are working hard to reinforce and establish containment lines.”
The Wolf Fire was reported in Riverside County near Banning, California, around 85 miles east of Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 29, at 3:09 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.
The fire has consumed 2,414 acres and threatens 4,261 structures as of Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
It is 35% contained, and “cooler temperatures [Monday night], with higher humidity, will assist firefighters in constructing and strengthening containment lines,” Cal Fire stated.
As of Monday night, 13 areas were placed under evacuation orders, while 20 more are under evacuation warnings, according to Cal Fire.
Wildfire map: Wolf Fire
Wolf Fire evacuation orders
The following areas are under evacuation orders, according to Cal Fire:
- BAN-0538B
- BAN-0651-A
- MRF-0539
- MRF-0749
- MRF-0751
- MRF-TWINPINES2
- RVC-0650
- RVC-0653
- RVC-0750
- RVC-0828
- RVC-POPPETFLATS1
- RVC-POPPETFLATS4
- RVC-TWINPINES1
Wolf Fire evacuation warnings
The following areas are under evacuation warnings, according to Cal Fire:
- BAN-0525
- BAN-0530
- BAN-0538-A
- BAN-0651-B
- BAN-0636
- BAN-0647
- BAN-0649
- BMT-0827
- RVC-0528
- RVC-0541
- RVC-0652
- RVC-0654
- RVC-0655
- RVC-0830
- RVC-0898
- RVC-1000
- RVC-1001
- RVC-POPPETFLATS2
- RVC-POPPETFLATS3
- RVC-VISTAGRANDE
A shelter for people who had to leave their homes was open at Hemet High School, 41701 E. Stetson Ave, Hemet, California, 92544.
An animal shelter was open at San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 S Grand Ave, San Jacinto, California, 92582.
This story has been updated with new information.
Contributing: Palm Springs Desert Sun
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