A wildfire broke out shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday in the unincorporated area of Sage, Riverside County, growing to 55 acres with 5% containment by 3:09 p.m., according to CAL FIRE. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple zones as firefighters reported a dangerous rate of spread and an immediate threat to structures.
Taffle Fire reaches 55 acres in Riverside County with 5% containment, evacuation orders issued
A wildfire broke out shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday in the unincorporated area of Sage, Riverside County, growing to 55 acres with 5% containment by 3:09 p.m., according to CAL FIRE. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple zones as firefighters reported a dangerous rate of spread and an immediate threat to structures.
The fire, named the Taffle Fire, was reported in the 44200 block of Taffle Ranch Road, south of Red Mountain Road, according to CAL FIRE. Officials said shifting winds were challenging retardant lines.
One structure has been reported involved, with additional structures threatened as the fire moved through the area.
Evacuation orders were issued for zones RVC-1912 and RVC-1979. Evacuation warnings were issued for zones RVC-1913-B, RVC-1769-A, and RVC-1770-B.
- The source does not state the cause of the fire.
- The source does not specify how many additional structures beyond the one reported involved are threatened.
- The source does not state how many residents are under evacuation orders or warnings.
- The source does not state the number or type of aerial or ground resources deployed.
- The source does not indicate whether the one involved structure was destroyed or damaged.
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