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Evacuation orders lifted for Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley; warnings still in place
An aerial view of the Pyrite Fire around 7:23 p.m. on Friday evening.
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Evacuation warnings are in place for the Pyrite Fire that has now burned 425 acres in Jurupa Valley, according to CalFire on Saturday morning. The fire is at 15% contained.
Evacuation warnings:
- JUR-0017
- JUR-0018
- JUR-0019
- JUR-0031
Find the latest evacuation information here.
Evacuation center:
Jurupa Valley High School
10551 Belle Grave Ave., Jurupa Valley
Animal shelter:
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6851 Van Buren Blvd., Jurupa Valley
When did the fire start?: The brush fire began Friday at around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Pyrite Street and Granite Hill Drive in Jurupa Valley. The cause is under investigation.
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