Round Fire in Moreno Valley reaches 300 acres, spreading at a moderate rate

UPDATE: At 6:19 p.m., Cal Fire reported that the Round Fire is 25% contained at 300 acres.

4:12 p.m.: The Round Fire has reached 300 acres and is currently 5% contained.

3:30 p.m.: The Round Fire has reached 250 acres and is currently 5% contained, spreading at a moderate rate.

2:45 p.m.: The Round Fire has reached 175 acres and is currently 5% contained.

A 150-acre brush fire in Moreno Valley has erupted at Gilman Springs Road and Alessandro Blvd. The fire was first reported at 12:23 p.m.

Cal Fire stated that firefighters are on scene of the fire "burning in light, flashy fuels." Five additional engines were requested. The fire is reportedly burning at a rapid rate and is visible from Highway 60.

#RoundFire [UPDATE] The fire is currently 150 acres and continues to burn with a rapid rate of spread. I will post more information as it becomes available.

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— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) June 29, 2024

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