Firefighters rushed out the flames Monday to extinguish the flames from Juniper Fire in Riverside County, as they were incited by strong winds and began burning nearly 700 acres within hours.
The fire was reported around 11:28am in the area of Anway and Juniper Road in Mead Valley Communities near Perris.
The agency said multiple engines and hand crews from the county and surrounding departments were sent to the location, but additional ground, airlines and resources were required as the fire burned at “critical speeds.”
Cal Fire issued evacuation orders and warnings to affected areas.
#juniperfire [UPDATE 1:47PM]:
The next zone has evacuation orders in place.
RVC-1059
RVC-1171
RVC-1170
North of Rocky Hills
West of Forest Road
East of El Nido Road
South of Orange Avenue
Evacuation warnings are in place in the next zone.
RVC-1060
RVC-1172…
– Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Station (@calfirerru) June 30, 2025
Drivers were urged to avoid Santa Rose Mine Road, particularly between Juniper Road and Post Road, as firefighting continued.
Juniper’s fire was 30% containment as of 5:30pm.
The city of Perris said Monday that all outdoor events, including garden yoga and T-balls, were cancelled due to nearby fires and poor air quality. Indoor events such as Indoor Pilates at Cooper Reek Park are still being held.
This is a developing story.
