A vegetation fire in Jurupa Valley burned approximately 30 acres Wednesday evening with 80% containment and forced several evacuations.
The Soto Fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 4600 block of Soto Street, near and Sedona Drive, Cal Fire reported.
“Crews are making progress and establishing control lines and will remain on scene overnight,” according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Evacuation orders are in place for Camino Real and the following cross streets: Laurel Ridge Drive, Pebblewood Court, Cottontail Court, Black Hills Drive and Sundance Drive, the department reported.
A reception and care center for evacuees due to the fire is being set up at Patriot High School, the Riverside County Emergency Management Department announced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
No firefighter injuries have been reported.