20-05-2025
Riverside County brush fire burns more than 30 acres
A fire in Riverside County burned more than two dozen acres of brush Tuesday as crews fought the blaze on "rugged terrain," authorities said.
Initial reports of a vegetation fire came through at about 1:37 p.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. It was reported in the area of Lower Ranch Road and Pete Crossings in Aguanga, which is located about 18 miles east of Temecula.
At 2:17 p.m., the department said the fire spanned about 10 acres of light brush but was growing at a moderate rate of speed. As of a 2:44 p.m. update, it spread to about 35 acres.
As firefighters attempted to contain the fire along rugged terrain, the department called in additional support in the form of fire tenders and aircraft.
"Ground crews and aircraft remain actively engaged as firefighters work to contain the fire and protect nearby areas," the department said in a post to X.
As of 3:30 p.m., it was not clear if crews had contained a portion of the fire. The department did not state whether any structures were threatened or if any injuries were reported.
