Riverside County, California – A fast-moving wildfire in Riverside County, known as the Mindy Fire, has rapidly expanded to approximately 100 acres as of Sunday evening.
The fire, located in the unincorporated community of Aguanga, has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for several areas, while officials work tirelessly to gain control over the situation.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
As of the latest update, the forward progress of the fire has been halted, and fire crews have achieved 50% containment of the blaze.
Thankfully, no injuries have been reported at this time, though officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
Mandatory Evacuation Orders (immediate threat to life) have been issued for the following zones:
- RVC-1979
- RVC-2044
- RVC-2178
- RVC-2180
Evacuation Warnings (indicating potential threat to life or property) have been issued for:
- RVC-2043
- RVC-2115
- RVC-2177
- RVC-2178 (partially under both warning and order zones)
Residents in these affected areas are urged to evacuate immediately. Those who may require additional time or have pets and livestock are strongly encouraged to leave now to avoid any potential danger.
Shelter and Animal Assistance
An evacuation shelter has been set up at:
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Hemet High School – 41701 E. Stetson Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544
For individuals with pets, an animal shelter is open at:
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San Jacinto Animal Campus – 581 S. Grand Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92582
Residents can also view the current evacuation map for the most up-to-date information on impacted areas.
Fire Details and Ongoing Response
The Mindy Fire was first reported at approximately 3:41 p.m. on Sunday near Mindy Way and Decoursey Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Crews remain on the ground working to contain the blaze, which continues to produce large smoke columns visible across the region.
Although initial reports indicated no immediate threat to homes, the smoke plume and active fire have raised concerns from residents, with one person noting, “We can see huge columns of smoke from Oakridge Ranches in East Temecula… A BIG thank you to all firefighting staff.”
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Monitoring and Broader Context
The fire is being monitored by AlertCalifornia, a wildfire detection system operated by the University of California. Dramatic smoke plumes from both the Mindy Fire and the nearby Wolf Fire underscore the wider wildfire activity in the area.
Current Status
As of now, officials continue to assess the situation, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. Residents in affected zones are advised to follow official channels for updates and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
For continuous updates and more information, stay tuned to local authorities and wildfire tracking systems.
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