An evacuation warning was issued for Riverside County after a vegetation fire broke out in Fontana Thursday afternoon.
The Canyon Crest Fire was first reported in the area of Canyon Crest Drive and Weeping Willow Lane around 5:30 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Within hours, the fire had grown at a moderate rate to more than 80 acres.
Fontana (updated): #Canyon Crest IC currently reports an area of 10 acres with moderate penetration. A third alert is arriving on the scene. #SBCOFD Dozer on the way. BC140 comes under unified command @CALFIRERRU 4th Battalion. pic.twitter.com/QjsSjoSGVK
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) November 29, 2024
Just before 7:50 p.m., an evacuation order was issued for the portion of Riverside County where the fire occurred, and the Riverside County Fire Department assumed control of the incident.
Evacuation warnings were issued for areas north of the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway, east of Country Village Road, south of the county line and west of Sierra Avenue.
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Fontana (Updated): Evacuation warning issued for Riverside County. The warning area is north of 60 Fwy, east of Country Village Road, south of the Riverside/San Bernardino County line, and west of Sierra Avenue. @CALFIRERRU Currently in charge of incident command. Additional orders… pic.twitter.com/j8n0jpWstc
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) November 29, 2024
The blaze, fanned by strong winds, spread across the Jurupa Valley.
As of 10 p.m., the fire was 0% contained and no injuries were reported.
