Crump Fire near Lake Elsinore prompts evacuations
A moderately growing vegetation fire in Riverside County forced evacuation orders on Saturday, according to Cal Fire.
The blaze, named the Crump Fire, was first reported Saturday afternoon in the Lake Elsinore area. It spread across about 55 acres by 4 p.m., authorities said. By 8 p.m., firefighters said the fire was 95% contained.
Evacuation orders were issued quickly, but lifted hours later.
More than 150 firefighters and multiple water-dropping aircraft were assigned to the incident as they worked to prevent flames from reaching homes on the southern side of SR-74.
An evacuation shelter was established at Pinacate Middle School, located at 1900 S. A. Street in Perris, and an animal evacuation shelter was set up at the San Jacinto Animal Shelter, which is located at 581 S. Grand Street in San Jacinto.
No injuries or damages to structures were reported. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
