A fast-moving wildfire in Riverside County has expanded to approximately 100 acres as of Sunday evening, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several zones in the unincorporated community of Aguanga.
In an evening update, officials said forward progress has been stopped, crews have gained 50% containment on the blaze and no injuries have been reported, but officials are urging residents in impacted areas to stay for now.
Evacuation orders—classified as an immediate threat to life—have been issued for the following zones:
- RVC-1979
- RVC-2044
- RVC-2178
- RVC-2180
In addition, evacuation warnings—which indicate a potential threat to life or property—have been issued for:
- RVC-2043
- RVC-2115
- RVC-2177
- RVC-2178 (partially under both warning and order zones)
Residents who may require additional time to evacuate, or who have pets or livestock, are strongly encouraged to leave now.
An evacuation shelter has been established at:
Hemet High School
41701 E. Stetson Avenue
Hemet, CA 92544
For people with pets, an animal shelter is open at:
San Jacinto Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92582
To view the current evacuation map, click here.
The wildfire, officially named the Mindy Fire, was first reported around 3:41 p.m. Sunday near Mindy Way and Decoursey Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire crews remain on the ground working to contain the blaze, which continues to produce large, visible columns of smoke across the region.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Although officials initially reported no immediate threats to homes, the fire has drawn widespread concern from residents. One Facebook user, commenting on the fire department’s official update, wrote: “We can see huge columns of smoke from Oakridge Ranches in East Temecula… A BIG thank you to all firefighting staff may the force be with you!”
The fire has also been monitored by AlertCalifornia, a statewide wildfire detection system operated in partnership with the University of California. Remote camera images show dramatic smoke plumes from the Mindy Fire alongside the nearby Wolf Fire, underscoring the broader wildfire activity across the region.
This is a developing story. Check back here for continuing updates as more information becomes available.
