Firefighters made progress on Monday by fighting a wolf fire that broke out near the ban on Sunday afternoons.
The wolf fire burned more than 2,400 acres after being reported Sunday after 3pm.
The wildfire was 30% containment on Monday afternoon, as “many firefighters across the state are flying.”
Despite advances, Cal Fire has expanded evacuation warnings to additional neighborhoods. For evacuation warnings and orders, see this map.
#Wolffire [6/30 UPDATE 11 a.m.] The evacuation warning has been expanded to include the following zones:
RVC-0652
RVC-0528
BAN-0538A
BAN-0536
BAN-0530
BAN-0525
BAN-0649
BAN-0647
BMT-0827
Evacuation map link: https://t.co/1iheme7uvr
Be prepared to leave if necessary. …
– Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Station (@calfirerru) June 30, 2025
An evacuation centre has been set up at Hemet High School on Stetson Avenue, as more than 12 fire belts in the area are still under evacuation orders. Shelter for evacuated animals is available at the Riverside County Animal Services San Jacinto Valley Campus on Grand Avenue.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, 70 engines, four helicopters, three water bids, two dozers, six hand crews and about 300 staff were assigned to the fire.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Riverside County is also fighting two other fires. Juniper fire near Peris and Mindy fire in Aguanga.
The Juniper fire burned nearly 700 acres with 30% containment, but after burning about 100 acres, it included 70% of the Mindy fire.
The Mandalay fire caused Saturday was 100% included after burning 83 acres.
