On Sunday afternoon, a four-alarm vegetation fire erupted in Riverside, consuming over 60 acres and leading to significant evacuations. The Riverside Fire Department noted that heavy smoke caused multiple 911 calls from concerned residents. To combat the blaze, five mutual-aid engine companies alongside Cal-Fire responded to the scene. Mandatory evacuations were enforced in specific neighborhoods, while the Riverside Police Department advised residents to flee the area promptly. An evacuation center at La Sierra Senior Center was established for those affected, alongside traffic controls implemented to manage the situation efficiently.
The Riverside Fire Department reported a four-alarm vegetation fire in Riverside that burned over 60 acres, necessitating mandatory evacuations in the affected area.
Firefighters from multiple engine companies and Cal-Fire have joined efforts to combat the vegetation fire, which has prompted numerous 911 calls from residents due to heavy smoke.
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