CHERRY VALLEY (CBSLA) — A large brush fire blackened approximately 1,900 acres and threatened homes Saturday in Cherry Valley, prompting evacuations in a number of neighborhoods.
The fires were initially reported shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the area of Apple Tree Lane and Oak Glen Road, on the north end of the unincorporated community that borders Beaumont, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
By Saturday at 11:15 a.m., RCFD and CAL FIRE had issued evacuation orders for residents north of Cherry Valley Boulevard, West of Highland Springs and East of Beaumont Avenue; north of Gilman Street cross of Bluff Street; South of the County Line, North of Dutton Street and East of Oak Glen Road. An evacuation warning was also placed for the Potato Canyon area west, to Raymond Flat in the Oak Glen area.
#AppleFIRE [UPDATE] An evacuation warning has been placed for the Potato Canyon area west, to Raymond Flat in the Oak Glen area. pic.twitter.com/k5MvQxBu8I
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 1, 2020
The agencies reported one single family dwelling and two outbuildings were destroyed by the fire near Avenida Miravilla.
At the request of the fire department, Southern California Edison on Friday cut off power along Glen Oak Road and surrounding side streets to prevent potential additional fires from breaking out as burned power poles collapsed, dropping power lines.
#AppleFIRE Morning Update 08/01/2020 6:30 a.m. – Morning Update 08/01/2020 6:30 a.m. The fire is 1900 acres and 0% contained. All Evacuation Orders remain in place. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire is in Unified Command with the USFS, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and CHP pic.twitter.com/O10yKjd9Ee
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 1, 2020
An investigation was meanwhile underway into the cause of the fire. Several residents reported to police that they saw a person walking down Apple Tree Lane who they believed was setting fires along the road.
An evacuation center, including a center for animals, was set up at Beaumont High School, located at 39139 Cherry Valley Boulevard.
Photos from last night of the #AppleFIRE. The fire is currently 1,900 acres and 0% contained. 📸: TRW-Media pic.twitter.com/KxYEBKGg70
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 1, 2020
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