Firefighters were battling a wildfire that was burning in two different spots in Jurupa Valley Saturday, charring a total of 110 acres and a mandatory evacuation order has been issued by fire officials.
The fire was first reported at 3:49 p.m. near Indian Camp Road and Candle Light Drive in the river bottom, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The second spot was reported at 5:22 p.m. at Clay Street and General Road, according to Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire. It has 0% containment.
It has now burned an estimated 110 acres and is 0% contained, Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire Department reported.
As of 5:54 p.m., a mandatory evacuation order was issued for residents south of Limonite Avenue, north of Riverview Drive, east of Avenue Juan Diaz and west of Maverick Lane, Cal Fire Riverside reported.
A reception and care center has now opened at Patriot High School located at 4355 Camino Real, fire officials said
What started the fire remained under investigation.