Bain Fire burns over 1,300 acres, injures 4 in Southern California; evacuation orders issued
A fire that originated in the Santa Ana River bed in Riverside County on Tuesday morning has injured multiple people and prompted evacuations, authorities said.
According to Cal Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Bain Fire, started sometime before 11:30 a.m. near Bain Street and Limonite Avenue in the Mira Loma neighborhood of Jurupa Valley.
The fire burned at least 250 acres as of 2:15 p.m. and was "burning in heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread," Cal Fire said.
As of 11:30 p.m., Cal Fire said that the fire had consumed 1,374 acres and that containment was at 10%. Firefighters also said that some structures had been burned, but that they weren't able to confirm if they were outbuildings or other primary buildings.
"Air and ground resources will remain on scene overnight, working diligently to build containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Air resources will also be assigned throughout the evening, dropping water and retardant," Cal Fire officials said in their final evening update on Tuesday.
A total of 100 personnel were assigned to the fire, as well as two helicopters and 22 engines, along with assistance from Cal Fire San Bernardino and San Diego crews and the Ontario and Riverside Fire departments.
Cal Fire said four injuries were reported. It's unclear if the injuries were caused by burns, smoke inhalation or another method.
Evacuation orders and warnings
Evacuation orders and warnings were in progress by 12:50 p.m., Cal Fire said. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for more than 24,000 residents, including:
- JUR-0180
- JUR-0181
- JUR-0185
- RIV-0182
- RIV-0186
Warnings were also issued for people who should be ready to leave at a moment's notice, including:
- RIV-0306
- RIV-0307
- RIV-0309
- RIV-0310
- RIV-0312
- RIV-0313
- RIV-0319
- JUR-0095
- JUR-0097
- JUR-0176-A
- JUR-0183
- NOR-0305-B
An evacuation map can also be found here. Officials established an evacuation shelter at the La Sierra Senior Center, which is located at 5215 La Sierra Avenue Building A in Riverside.
The Bain Fire was one of two large brush fires burning in Riverside County on Tuesday afternoon, as the Verona Fire torched nearly 200 acres and forced evacuation orders near Hemet.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.