Highland Fire: 105 acres burnt in Beaumont; evacuation orders lifted
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department units continue battling a 105-acre wildfire Saturday burning near South Highland Springs Avenue and Breckenridge Avenue in Beaumont.
Saturday morning, CAL FIRE reported progress was made with a containment line established around the blaze.
The fire broke out around 3 p.m. Friday, and Saturday afternoon it was reported to be 70% contained.
Evacuation orders were issued on Breckinridge, between Highland Springs Avenue and Sunningdale.
An evacuation warning was in place west of South Highland Home, south of Sun Lakes, east of Highland Springs.
Firefighters tweeted that a Care and Reception Center was established at Nicolet Middle School at 101 East Nicolet Street in Banning.
Around 9 p.m. Friday, firefighters said all evacuations had been lifted.
7/15/23 INCIDENT EVENING UPDATES
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) July 16, 2023
#RabbitFire – The fire is 7,600 acres and 5% contained.
#HighlandFire – The fire is 105 acres and 70% contained.
#RecheFire – 437 acres and 50% contained. All road closures and evacuation warnings have been lifted.
#Gavilan Fire – 250… pic.twitter.com/Z5I8vZgtIg
The Highland Fire was burning in vegetation at a moderate to rapid rate of speed, firefighters said. The fire broke out near the Four Seasons Community in Beaumont.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There are no reports of injuries.
(This is a developing story. Check back for updates.)