California Fire Evacuation Map Shows Where People Told to ‘Leave Now’

Evacuation orders have been expanded across Southern California as the Wolf Fire continues to burn.

Newsweek reached out to the Riverside County Fire Department by email for comment.

Why It Matters

The Wolf Fire ignited on Sunday in Riverside County and quickly grew to become the largest wildfire currently burning in California. As of the most recent update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the fire was 1,400 acres in size and 0 percent contained.

What To Know

Several evacuation warnings and orders have been issued. In a recent update, Cal Fire said even more evacuation warnings have been issued.

The fire is burning at Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail. Evacuations are mostly in place south of I-10 and east of Lamb Canyon Road. According to Cal Fire’s most recent update, there have been no civilian or firefighter fatalities and no structures harmed.

Evacuation orders, in which there is an “immediate threat to life,” have been issued for the following zones: BAN-0538B, BAN-0651-A, MRF-0539, MRF-0749, MRF-0751, MRF-TWINPINES2, RVC-0650, RVC-0653, RVC-0750, RVC-0828, RVC-POPPETFLATS1, RVC-POPPETFLATS4 and RVC-TWINPINES1.

“This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW,” Cal Fire said. “The area is lawfully closed to public access.”

Evacuation warnings, in which there is a “potential threat to life and/or property,” have been issued for the following zones: BAN-0651-B, BAN-0538-A, BAN-0636, BAN-0647, BAN-0649, BAN-0530, BAN-0525, BMT-0827, RVC-0528, RVC-0652, RVC-0541, RVC-0654, RVC-0655, RVC-0830, RVC-0898, RVC-1000, RVC-1001, RVC-POPPETFLATS2, RVC-POPPETFLATS3 and RVC-VISTAGRANDE.

“Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now,” the Cal Fire website said for the areas in the evacuation warnings.

An evacuation shelter has been set up at Hemet High School at 41701, E Stetson Avenue in Hemet, California. An animal evacuation shelter is in place at 581 S Grand Avenue in San Jacinto, California.

Smoke from the wildfire was impacting air quality across parts of Southern California on Monday. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.

What People Are Saying

Cal Fire, in an 11 a.m. PT update: “Firefighters made good progress over night. Multiple aircraft along with hundreds of firefighters on the ground, will continue to establish containment lines. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.”

Northern California is also at risk for fires, with a forecast from the National Weather Service saying: “Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California.”

What Happens Next

Firefighters will continue battling the Wolf Fire. Three hundred personnel are fighting the fire, according to Cal Fire.