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Pauba Fire in Temecula forces evacuations, burns more than 100 acres
The Pauba Fire broke out in Temecula near Vail Lake on July 12.
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The Pauba Fire broke out in Temecula near Vail Lake this afternoon, burning around 101 acres of dry hillside.
What we know: Riverside County Fire first reported the flames at 1:29 p.m. Friday. A spokesperson for CalFire said containment was at 0%. The department deployed 24 engines, and about 150 firefighters and crew. They said teams were also dealing with the nearby Bluff Fire in Banning, which has burned 50 acres and is 40% contained. Evacuation orders there have been lifted.
Evacuations: Officials ordered evacuations for the areas of Vail Lake and Butterfield Lake Estates. Communities north of Highway 79, east of Anza Road, and west of Sage should be on alert. This also includes Wilson Creek, as well as neighborhoods near south of Avenida Bravura.
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Temecula Valley High School will shelter those who are evacuated, and animals may be taken to the San Jacinto Shelter.
Evacuated RVs and campers should be stationed at Lake Skinner Park.
#PaubaFire [UPDATE] 4:00 p.m. - The fire has been mapped at 101 acres and remains 0% contained.
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) July 12, 2024
All Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. A searchable map of the area is available at: https://t.co/PDAXaQ7bZl
A care and reception center has been established at… pic.twitter.com/8N3nEaqjm5
Conditions: Officials told LAist the fire was tearing through a hillside area. Temperatures in the area overnight will be in the lower 60s but Saturday could reach the mid 90s. RCFD said in addition to the heat, moderate winds could bring more challenges for crews battling the fire.
For updates, you can check the department’s social media and for updates on containment and evacuations, check CalFire online.
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