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Chaparral Fire in La Cresta now 1,425 acres and 10% contained

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UPDATE: Fire officials said that the Chaparral Fire was 1,425 acres and 10% contained Sunday morning. One firefighter received minor injuries and two structures were destroyed. Evacuation warnings and orders remained in place.

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Cal Fire and Riverside County firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire burning near Tenaja Road and Cleveland Forest Road, in La Cresta.

The Chaparral Fire was reported at 12:38 p.m. Saturday. Multiple air and ground resources are on the scene, including 150 firefighters.

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for some surrounding communities.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments on this wildfire.

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