UPDATE (Aug. 1): Cal Fire officials said the Nixon Fire in Riverside County has burned 5,192 acres and is 14% contained as of Thursday morning.
The agency tweeted, "Overnight the fire experienced minimal activity with no additional growth. Interior pockets of fuel will continue to burn over the next several days as firefighters gain additional control. Moisture will increase through Friday as monsoonal flows develop over the fire area, with a chance of producing thunderstorms and lightning."
(KGTV) — A massive fire in Riverside County is creeping close to San Diego County and has sparked an evacuation warning for some northern parts the county.
Cal Fire said the evacuation warnings were issued as a precaution Tuesday evening. Click here to view the full evacuation map.
The Nixon Fire, which erupted early Monday afternoon in the Hemet area, has scorched at least 4,900 acres and was 5% contained as of Wednesday.
At least one home was destroyed, and four other buildings were damaged while some evacuations were in place.
Temecula Valley High School was designated as an evacuation center, but the Red Cross said no one is using it right now.
About 300 firefighters are battling the fire, including some from San Diego.
An Evacuation Warning means you may be in danger soon.
- Leave now if you need extra time, or do not feel safe.
- Call your emergency contacts now if you need help.
- Contact your neighbors and share information.
- Vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, people with access or functional needs, and/or large animals should leave now.
