Bain Fire erupts in Jurupa Valley; mandatory evacuation orders in place
4 civilians hurt in Bain Fire in Riverside County
Several people got hurt in the Bain Fire near Jurupa Valley, California.
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. - Crews in Riverside County were working to knock down the fast-moving Bain Fire that broke out in Jurupa Valley Tuesday.
What we know:
The fire, dubbed the "Bain Fire", first broke out in the Mira Loma community of Jurupa Valley near the Santa Ana River Bottom just before 11:25 a.m. at the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Bain Street.
As of Tuesday evening, the fire had quickly spread to 1,375 acres with no containment. In addition, four civilians have been hurt, fire authorities said.
Additional resources have been requested, Cal Fire said.
Bain Fire extends to more than 1,300 acres
The Bain Fire has extended to more than 1,300 acres near Jurupa Valley in Riverside County.
EVACUATION ORDERS AND WARNINGS
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following areas:
- JUR-0180
- RIV-0307
This includes:
- N. of Arlington Ave.
- S. of Garret Ln.
- E. of Arlington Ave.
- W. of Mitchell Ave.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for the following zones:
- RIV-0306
- RIV-0308
- RIV-0309
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVACUATION WARNINGS AND ORDERS.
Road closures
Arlington Avenue between Crestview and Western is closed on the Riverside side of the river bottom.
Local perspective:
Firefighters have their hands tied across the region as the area continues to see warm temperatures and low humidity levels.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Source: This story was written with information from Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department.