Fire east of Perris burns 338 acres, 50% contained, all evacuations and road closures lifted
UPDATE - 7/17/23 8:00 PM
All evacuations and road closures have been lifted, Cal Fire announced.
The fire remains at 338 acres with 50% containment.
Update - 7/17/23 7:00 AM
The fire remains at 338 acres and is 50% contained. Road closures in the area and evacuation warnings are still in place.
Update -7/16/23
The fire remains 338 acres and 50% contained. Road closures in the area and evacuation warnings remain the same.
Road closures:
- Idaleona Road between Panamint Lane and Gavilan Road.
- Gavilan Road between Multiview and Pinon Drive.
Original story:
The Gavilan fire just east of Perris has burned 250 acres with 25% containment.
Cal Fire said crews have stopped the forward spread. The first was reported Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on Gavilan Road in unincorporated Perris.
All evacuation orders have been downgraded to a warning.
Cal Fire said a firefighter in this was hurt and taken to the hospital to be checked out.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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