Firefighters on Tuesday were battling two wildfires in Riverside County as red flag warnings were extended for many parts of Southern California, triggered by strong winds and dry conditions.
The latest fire that started Monday night near Mt. Rubidoux burned about 30 acres. No structures were threatened by the flames.
Winds bated enough overnight to allow fire crews to get a handle on the blaze, but some would remain on scene through the morning to ensure it did not kick back up.was reported just before 1 p.m. Monday in the area of Highlands and Aguanga Ranchos roads, near the junction of Highways 79 and 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
That fire prompted evacuation orders to be issued for the area encompassing Boulder Vista Street to the west, Becker Lane to the east, Cottonwood Creek to the north, Golden Eagle Drive to the south, Highway 371 to the south, Soreson to the west, and County Line Road to the north.
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