Evacuations were ordered Tuesday as a fire spread in Jurupa Valley, where strong winds whipped heavy smoke and embers toward homes, businesses and a child care center, reports NBC Los Angeles.
The fire broke out in what appeared to be a vehicle storage yard about 10:30 a.m. in the 5900 block of Mission Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Two acres of vegetation, 40 vehicles (most of which were under repair or salvaged), three motorhomes and four residential homes were destroyed, the agency said, citing a preliminary damage assessment. Two structures were damaged.
The fire was 85 percent contained as of 4:17 p.m. A firefighter was treated for non life-threatening injuries, and no other injuries were reported.
A one-square-mile area from Pacific Avenue to Mission Boulevard and Riverview Drive to 42nd Street are under mandatory evacuation orders, officials said.
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Evacuations Ordered as Homes Burn in Jurupa Valley (CA) Fire
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