Another wildfire has ignited and prompted evacuation orders in Riverside County on Saturday afternoon, officials warned.
CAL FIRE in Riverside County first reported the newly dubbed Crump Fire around 1 p.m. at Riverside Street and Highway 74 in the unincorporated area of Meadowbrook and Lake Elisnore, northeast of Warm Valley Springs.
Multiple air and ground resources immediately attacked the blaze, which crews measured to be about 55 acres as of 2 p.m.
Evacuation orders were issued for the following zones: • LSN-1407 • RVC-1408 • North of Highway 74 • South of Mountain Ave. • West of Peach St. • East of Crumpton Rd.
CAL FIRE issues evacuation orders if it deems there is an immediate threat to life. “This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW,” states the department’s website. “Th