Dale Fire spreads quickly in Riverside County, evacuations ordered
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Fire crews are battling a spreading wildfire in Riverside County that's burned hundreds of acres in just a few hours.
What we know:
The Dale Fire started around noon on Wednesday, according to Cal Fire, near Lugo Road and Highway 371 in Aguangua. Original reports said that the fire started as two separate fires, the Dale Fire and the Bradford Fire.
At last check, the fire was estimated at 1,096 acres and is 34% contained, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuations
Dale Fire Evacuations as of 2:30 p.m. on July 16, 2025.
Why you should care:
Officials have issued evacuation orders and warnings because of the Dale Fire.
An up-to-date map of evacuation zones can be found by tapping or clicking here.
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation orders are in effect in the following zones:
- CBI-CAHUILLA1
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation warnings are in effect in the following areas:
- RVC-LAKERIVERSIDEESTATES4
- RVC-TABLEMT4
- RVC-TABLEMT5
- RVC-2327
- RVC-TULE1
- RVC-TULE2
- RVC-TULE4
- RVC-TULE6
- RVC-TULE7
- RVC-TULE8
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Care Centers
A care center has been established at the Anza Community Center at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza.
An animal evacuation center has been set up at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services at 581 S. Grand Avenue in San Jacinto.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Source: Information in this story is from Cal Fire.