The Bluff Fire continued to burn near homes in Menifee, California’s Riverside County, on Thursday night, prompting local evacuations and a massive emergency response. A vegetation fire broke out near Pacific Bluff and Brentworth streets shortly before 3:46 p.m. PST, CAL FIRE reported. What started as a small brush fire later grew to an estimated 10 to 15 acres. Fire officials said the building was under immediate threat as crews worked to slow the spread of the blaze. Evacuations have been ordered for parts of the Highland Court and Bell Mountain areas. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Bluff fire spreads near Menifee home
Cal Fire Riverside said the fire burned through light to moderate vegetation fuel in a brush-covered area near a residential area. Early reports from firefighters said the fire was slow to moderate in spread, but it later became more severe as crews continued their attack.
Approximately 50 personnel, 12 fire trucks, a helicopter and other resources were dispatched to the scene. Aerial tankers were also requested to support firefighting operations. Firefighters are focused on stopping the vegetation fire and protecting nearby homes.
Information from CAL FIRE and the WatchDuty incident tracking system showed the fire burning in foothills and open brush areas around Menifee. Camera views of the area capture visible smoke Feathers rise from the mountains. Affected areas include residential streets, open land and vegetation-covered slopes, raising concerns about the fire moving closer to buildings.
As of the latest update Thursday night, the fire remains active and crews are continuing containment efforts.
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Ladera Ranch fire fully under control after quick response
While firefighters battle the Bluff Fire in Riverside County, officials confirmed that the Narrows Fire in Ladera Ranch in Orange County is fully extinguished and under control.
According to official records from the Orange County Fire Department, the fire started near Narrow Canyon Road and Acaster Way on July 7 at approximately 4:45 pm PDT. The fire initially covered about a quarter of an acre and later grew to about 5 acres. Within two hours the advance came to a halt.
Investigators determined the fire started in teenager Toilet paper rolls were set alight in a backyard adjacent to a vacant lot. The flames spread into dry hillside vegetation and quickly shot through brush behind nearby homes.
OCFA, CAL FIRE and law enforcement agencies responded with ground crews and aircraft. Helicopters dropped water on the fire, while aerial tankers laid fire-retardant wire to protect homes near Snowbush Street and surrounding neighborhoods.
By about 6 p.m., officials reported that progress had stalled. Crews then completed the cleanup, checking for hot spots and hidden embers. Authorities said no homes were damaged and no injuries were reported. finals burn The area is still approximately 5 acres and the event is now closed.
