At approximately 12:50?PM on July 10, 2025, firefighters responded to reports of a vegetation fire near the intersection of Reche Canyon Road and Locust Avenue in the hills north of Moreno Valley.
Initial Fire Size & Rate of Spread:
First units on scene found around 5–10 acres ablaze, fueled by light, flashy vegetation and spreading at a moderate rate.
Firefighting Response & Evacuations
Personnel & Resources Deployed:
CAL FIRE and allied agencies—including Riverside City FD, Redlands FD, Morongo FD, and CAL FIRE San Bernardino/San Diego—responded with:
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22 engines
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2 helicopters
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2 bulldozers
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5 hand crews
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Approximately 176 firefighting personnel
Use of Air Support:
Three air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter began suppression operations by 1:30?PM
Evacuation Warnings Issued:
Warnings were put in effect for homes bounded by:
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North of Ironwood Drive
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South of Locust Avenue
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East of Nason Street
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West of Highland Boulevard
Evacuation Shelter Opened:
Valley View High School (13134 Sun Street) was designated as a temporary shelter location.
Containment & Final Outcome
Fire Growth:
By about 3:00?PM, the fire had grown to 18 acres, though by then the forward rate of spread had been halted and 15% containment achieved.
Full Containment Achieved:
Later in the evening, the blaze was declared 100% contained at 18 acres, with no reported structural damage or injuries