Evacuation warnings issued as Canyon Crest Fire spreads near Los Angeles

independent.co.uk November 30, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC

A fire that started on Thanksgiving Day near Riverside County, California, has burned 254 acres and is 15 percent contained. The Canyon Crest Fire ignited on November 28 and prompted evacuation warnings for several areas. Firefighters, including 213 personnel and 37 engines, are working to control the blaze. Evacuation warnings were lifted for Jurupa Valley on Friday, but residents remain on alert as containment efforts continue. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire officials reported challenging conditions, including light fuels and east winds, complicating suppression efforts.


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