Wildfire erupts in Riverside County, burns homes, triggers evacuation orders
A wildfire that erupted Sunday in Riverside County has burned three homes and damaged several others, prompting officials to order evacuations, authorities confirmed to KTLA.
The ‘Hawarden Fire’ started at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hawarden Drive in Riverside and quickly spread to 492 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.
In video of a portion of the blaze obtained by KTLA, crews can be seen attempting to douse flames as they gulf a number of different structures. A police officer is also seen carrying a dog out of a structure that was either threatened by fire.
Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) Crews on the scene of a fire in the city of Riverside on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV) An officer with the Riverside Police Department seen evacuating a dog amid a massive wildfire on July 21, 2024. (OnScene TV)
Evacuations, which were being handled by the Riverside Police Department, were in place for the following areas:
Eagle Crest Court and Chartwell Drive
Horace Street and Hawarden Drive
Berry Road and Via Vista moving toward Trautwein and Alessandro
In a press conference Sunday afternoon, officials in Riverside said there are 50 fire engines, 20 of them from the City of Riverside, on the scene with the others coming from assisting agencies.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. So far, no injuries have been reported.
About 17 miles away, another blaze, the ‘Eagle Fire’ near Corona has also triggered evacuations. It was located in the area of Eagle Canyon Road and Cajalco Road, which connects Corona to Lake Mathews.
As of the most recent update, that wildfire had burned 321 acres and was at 0% containment.
This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for additional details.
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