California's Fairview fire: Areas under 'evacuation warning' and other latest updates

Less than twenty-four hours after the Fairview fire was first reported, it had already burnt close to 4,500 acres of land in Riverside County. The fire has supposedly killed two individuals, destroyed more than seven houses and buildings, and injured many.

Sensing the situation and seeing the rapid spread of the fire, the CAL Fire and RFD (Riverside Fire Department) have issued evacuation orders, mainly for the people who live near the area. The departments have also given evacuation warnings to those in the danger zone.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Which areas come under the evacuation warning?

A total of seven residential places are under the evacuation warning issued by the fire department. The areas are:
• Forestry boundary’s North of Hwy 317.
• North of Catcus Valley, Anza
• North of Catcus Valley Road
• West of Mountain Center.
• West of the route from where Forest Route 5S15 turns into Rouse Hil Truck Trail.
• South of Hwy 74 to Thomas Mountain.
• South of Stetson Avenue and Via Vientecito.
• East of Fairview Avenue.

2. What is meant by an ‘evacuation warning’?

The warning issued by the RFD implies that the residents of the warning area are not supposed to leave immediately but should be prepared to evacuate if the conditions worsen. Hence, they should be equipped with their belongings and other essentials.


3. What are things to know if you live in the danger zone?

• You must keep track of the weather and the local news in Southern California and follow government orders.
• Keep checking for red alerts.
• Red Cross-assisted evacuation shelter is set up in the nearby areas.
• The address of the evacuation shelter is Tahquitz High School, Hemet. The school is situated at Titan Trail.
• Small pet animals are also allowed in the shelter.
• All the updates regarding the evacuation shelter are posted on the official Twitter handle of the American Red Cross.