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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Henderson Fire: 300-acre wildfire burns near Pala Casino
Updates: This story has been updated with new information. Crews continued efforts on Saturday to build containment lines around a 300-acre wildfire near the Pala Casino that prompted evacuation orders in some neighborhoods. The Henderson Fire started for unknown reasons shortly after 5:30 p.m. Friday off Henderson Road, north of state Route 76 and east of Interstate 15, according to Cal Fire. The blaze was 15% contained as of Saturday morning. Cal Fire Capt. Mike Cornette said evacuation orders are still in place. 'We've ordered additional aircraft this morning,' he said Saturday, adding the pilots have been helped by improved visibility. There were no reports of structure damage or injuries. The northwest-spreading fire grew to 30 acres by 6:59 p.m. Friday as ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters worked to subdue the blaze, the state agency reported. The fire grew to 200 acres by 9:57 p.m. Friday, and to 300 acres by Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire. 'Firefighters were able to make progress (overnight) as fire behavior was minimal,' according to a Cal Fire statement Saturday morning. 'A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for (Saturday), as there will be work to fully contain the fire.' An evacuation order was issued for nearby areas, with a temporary evacuation point set up at the Pala Casino parking lot. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory for some areas of western Riverside County on Saturday due to the fire. The advisory was effective until 8 a.m. Sunday in the areas of Murrieta, Temecula, Sage, Aguanga and Anza. The South Coast AQMD said the smoke will most heavily impact areas near and to the northeast of the fire. Particle pollution levels were expected to reach the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' air quality index category in the affected areas. If the fire remains active, the South Coast AQMD said the particle pollution levels could reach the 'unhealthy' air quality index category by Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Conditions may change quickly, depending on fire activity and weather, the South Coast AQMD announced. This is a developing story and will be updated. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Henderson Fire: Evacuations, size, road closures, containment
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Henderson Fire: Smoke advisory issued for part of Riverside County
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory for some areas of western Riverside County on Saturday due to a 300-acre fire near the Riverside-San Diego county line. The advisory was effective until 8 a.m. Sunday in the areas of Murrieta, Temecula, Sage, Aguanga and Anza. The Henderson fire started Friday evening in north central San Diego County near Pala, and as of Saturday afternoon it was mapped at 300 acres and was 15% contained, according to Cal Fire. The South Coast AQMD said the smoke will most heavily impact areas near and to the northeast of the fire. Particle pollution levels were expected to reach the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' air quality index category in the affected areas. If the fire remains active, the South Coast AQMD said the particle pollution levels could reach the 'unhealthy' air quality index category by Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Conditions may change quickly, depending on fire activity and weather, the South Coast AQMD announced. Current air conditions by area are available at At least one other fire was burning in Southern California on Saturday. The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park also had grown to 300 acres by midday Saturday. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Henderson Fire updates: Smoke advisory for Riverside area
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Evacuation warnings in place for part of Riverside County due to San Diego County wildfire
Evacuation warnings have been ordered for a portion of Riverside County as a brush fire burns in northern San Diego County. Per Cal Fire, the Henderson Fire was first reported around 5:45 p.m. Friday near Henderson and Pala Mission roads in the small community of Pala, which is located within the Pala Indian Reservation in northern San Diego County. As of late Saturday morning, the blaze had scorched 300 acres. Evacuation orders are in place for areas immediately surrounding the Pala community, which is just south of the San Diego-Riverside County line and is home to the Pala Band of Mission Indians. As the fire spreads, more evacuation orders and warnings are being issued, including for a portion of southwest Riverside County. The areas in Riverside County under evacuation warnings (which indicate a potential threat to life and/or property) include several neighborhoods south of Temecula: Oak Haven Estates Parts of the Pechanga Reservation Rural portions of the Agua Tibia Wilderness Additionally, several local road closures are in place as hundreds of firefighters work to contain the brush fire. Smoke advisories have been issued by the North San Diego County Fire Protection District and the South Coast Air Quality Monitoring District. Huntington Beach being listed as sanctuary city was 'serious mistake,' mayor says According to South Coast AQMD officials, winds are transporting smoke northward towards western Riverside County communities, and the Air Quality Index indicates a moderate presence of pollutants in the area. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department has set up an evacuation center at Temecula Valley High School, located at 31555 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula. Cal Fire officials provided an update on the fire just before 10:30 a.m., saying that crews continued to battle the flames from the ground and above. 'Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal,' the status summary said. 'A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire, [which] is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.' What started the Henderson Fire is not known. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
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- Miami Herald
California Fire Map Shows 200 Acres Burning as Evacuations Ordered
Firefighters are battling to contain a wildfire, dubbed the Henderson Fire, that broke out on Friday evening in San Diego County and which had consumed 200 acres as of 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region. Southern California is still recovering from a devastating series of wildfires that ripped through around 66,618 acres in the Golden State in January, leaving at least 29 people dead. Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent. The Henderson Fire was only 5 percent contained at 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday, raising fears it could grow substantially. According to CAL FIRE the Henderson Fire began at around 5:45 p.m. ET on Friday and has since consumed 200 acres in San Diego County, in a rural area north of San Diego and south-east of Los Angeles. Compulsory evacuation orders, constituting "a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," have been issued for SDC-0040, SDC-0063, SDC-0064, SDC-0065, SDC-0112, SDC-0113, SDC-0114, SDC-0115 and SDC-0159 encompassing the area directly around the fire. The public is now banned from entering these areas. Wider evacuation warnings, meaning there is a "potential threat to life and/or property," have been issued for SDC-0063, SDC-0066, SDC-0158, SDC-0116, SDC-0117 and SDC-0118. For these areas CAL FIRE said: "Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now." A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Pala Casino Parking Lot just off Highway 76 at Pala. On X, formerly Twitter, CAL FIRE's San Diego station said the blaze was being tackled by 160 firefighters from multiple agencies who were having to contend with "steep terrain with limited access." They added that the Red Cross was on hand to assist displaced residents. In its most recent update, CAL FIRE said: "The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered, EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the fire, please follow all evacuation notices and orders." In a post on X, Temecula resident Jason Kovacs said: "The #HendersonFire is burning close to us! Praying for those who are fighting it tonight and for full containment. Sobering." On Friday evening, amateur-run SoCal Wildfire Trackerposted on X: "#HendersonFire it's going to be quite the overnight fight. The area it's burning in hasn't seen fire since 2000. Evacuation are extending as far north as the county border to the north and up to 7 miles east of the fire. Fire is 145 acres and is already impacting ranch land." CAL FIRE is continuing to battle the Henderson Fire. Local residents can keep up to date with the latest information and evacuation orders via its official website. Related Articles Six States Where Wildfire Smoke Set To 'Dim The Sun'Minnesota Wildfire Map Shows Devastation as Blaze Engulfs 35,000 AcresScientists Reveal Alarming Climate Future Awaiting Gen Z: 'Unprecedented Exposure'Millions Told To Avoid Campfires in 4 States 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
California Fire Map Shows 200 Acres Burning as Evacuations Ordered
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Firefighters are battling to contain a wildfire, dubbed the Henderson Fire, that broke out on Friday evening in San Diego County and which had consumed 200 acres as of 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region. Why It Matters Southern California is still recovering from a devastating series of wildfires that ripped through around 66,618 acres in the Golden State in January, leaving at least 29 people dead. Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent. The Henderson Fire was only 5 percent contained at 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday, raising fears it could grow substantially. What To Know According to CAL FIRE the Henderson Fire began at around 5:45 p.m. ET on Friday and has since consumed 200 acres in San Diego County, in a rural area north of San Diego and south-east of Los Angeles. Compulsory evacuation orders, constituting "a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," have been issued for SDC-0040, SDC-0063, SDC-0064, SDC-0065, SDC-0112, SDC-0113, SDC-0114, SDC-0115 and SDC-0159 encompassing the area directly around the fire. The public is now banned from entering these areas. Stock photograph showing fire personnel responding to the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. Stock photograph showing fire personnel responding to the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. DAVID SWANSON/AFP/GETTY Wider evacuation warnings, meaning there is a "potential threat to life and/or property," have been issued for SDC-0063, SDC-0066, SDC-0158, SDC-0116, SDC-0117 and SDC-0118. For these areas CAL FIRE said: "Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now." A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Pala Casino Parking Lot just off Highway 76 at Pala. CAL FIRE evacuation orders (red) and evacuation warnings (yellow) around the Henderson Fire. CAL FIRE evacuation orders (red) and evacuation warnings (yellow) around the Henderson Fire. CAL FIRE On X, formerly Twitter, CAL FIRE's San Diego station said the blaze was being tackled by 160 firefighters from multiple agencies who were having to contend with "steep terrain with limited access." They added that the Red Cross was on hand to assist displaced residents. What People Are Saying In its most recent update, CAL FIRE said: "The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered, EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the fire, please follow all evacuation notices and orders." In a post on X, Temecula resident Jason Kovacs said: "The #HendersonFire is burning close to us! Praying for those who are fighting it tonight and for full containment. Sobering." On Friday evening, amateur-run SoCal Wildfire Tracker posted on X: "#HendersonFire it's going to be quite the overnight fight. The area it's burning in hasn't seen fire since 2000. Evacuation are extending as far north as the county border to the north and up to 7 miles east of the fire. Fire is 145 acres and is already impacting ranch land." What Happens Next CAL FIRE is continuing to battle the Henderson Fire. Local residents can keep up to date with the latest information and evacuation orders via its official website.
