Evacuations ordered as Shore Fire burns 2,600 acres in Southern California
By Dean Fioresi
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Riverside County firefighters have made some progress battling a brush fire burning near the Calimesa area in Riverside County.
The blaze, which was dubbed the Shore Fire by firefighters, was first reported at around 3:20 p.m. Monday near the 31000 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road in the unincorporated area of El Casco, according to Cal Fire.
By Tuesday morning, crews said that the fire had burned 2,600 acres and was 25% contained, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters said that the fire was burning near the Fisherman’s Retreat and that both water-dropping aircraft and ground units were working to control the flames.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Evacuation orders and warnings Just before 5 p.m., firefighters said that evacuation orders were in place for:
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Evacuation warnings are also in place for:
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An evacuation shelter was established at Valley View High School, located at 13135 Nason Street in Moreno Valley, and a shelter for large animals was established at San Jacinto Animal Campus at 581 S. Grand Avenue in San Jacinto.
Road closures The westbound 60 Freeway at the 10 Freeway is closed and will remain closed as crews continue battling the blaze. The eastbound 60 Freeway will remain open.
CBS LA has issued a Next Traffic Alert to warn drivers about the impact on their commutes.
Alternative routes include: the westbound 10 Freeway, Oak Valley Parkway and Gilman Springs Road.
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