"Riverside County Fire Capt. John Clingingsmith Jr. reported that 110 fire personnel were engaged in battling the blaze, utilizing 30 engines, four hand crews, two dozers, and one water tender truck."
"Jurupa Valley resident Paul Rojas stated, 'It was Cal Fire, Corona Fire and my three neighbors who fought the fire with our hoses,' highlighting the community's quick response to protect homes."
The Yearling fire ignited in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, around 4 p.m., quickly expanding to 34 acres within an hour. As of 7 p.m., it was 25% contained. The fire prompted mandatory evacuations in the area, with at least one home damaged. Two individuals were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, while a third received on-site treatment. Firefighting efforts involved 110 personnel and various equipment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a person was briefly detained but later released.
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