The fires come during an extended heat wave that forecasters warned would bring elevated critical fire weather conditions over the valleys, mountains, and deserts through Thursday.
Two separate wildfires broke out in Riverside County on Sunday, destroying homes and forcing evacuations for some residents.In Riverside, a brush fire was reported around 2 p.m. in the area of Hawarden Drive and Mary Street, within the Alessandro Heights neighborhood, according to the Riverside Fire Department.The fire burned approximately 527 acres and is 0% contained as of Monday morning. At least three homes have been destroyed and four damaged. Around 1,500 homes are threatened.
In an update Monday, Cal Fire said all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. No injuries have been reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials said they have received reports that there were fireworks being set off just before the fire started.East of Corona, the Eagle Fire continues to burn near Eagle Canyon and Cajalco roads, which connect Corona to Lake Matthews.
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