Riverside: Off-road vehicle ignites 3-alarm vegetation fire amid windy conditions near Arlanza neighborhood

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) — An off-road automobile ignited a three-alarm vegetation fireplace Sunday morning in Riverside amid windy circumstances that had already prompted a red flag warning, fireplace officers mentioned.

The blaze was reported about 11:30 a.m. close to Jurupa Avenue and Tyler Road, an intersection on the northwest nook of the Arlanza residential neighborhood, according to the Riverside Fire Department.

Fueled by mulch, gusty winds and dry circumstances, the flames rapidly unfold to 16 acres as firefighters from a number of companies responded to the scene.

An evacuation order was issued for the world of Chadbourne Avenue and Valley Drive, the place constructions have been threatened, Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie mentioned.

No accidents or harm to properties have been reported.

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Horses within the space have been endangered by the fireplace, and fireplace officers labored with the Riverside County Division of Animal Providers to help with the evacuation of two horses.

Shortly earlier than Three p.m., the Fireplace Division introduced that the fireplace’s ahead progress was stopped.

“FYI, fireplace crews might be working all through the evening overhauling the fireplace and defending properties,” the company mentioned on Twitter. “Keep secure.”

Particulars of how the automobile sparked the fireplace weren’t instantly accessible.