“Easterly winds are forecast to continue in the area through Thursday evening, which have the potential to push the fire in a west/southwest direction. “The fire behavior overnight was minimal, with some minor creeping and smoldering observed,” according to a Wednesday morning statement from the Riverside County Fire Department. The fire did not increase in size overnight, fire officials said, estimating full containment of the blaze to be achieved by Nov. Wednesday, officials at the scene estimated the fire at 2,487 acres and 15% contained. Monday in the area of Highlands and Aguanga Ranchos roads, near the junction of Highways 79 and 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.Īs of 7 a.m. REUTERS/Mike BlakeĪ wildfire that rapidly spread over nearly 2,500 in the Aguanga area slowed its spread overnight and fire crews were able to increase containment of the blaze, but fire officials Wednesday were preparing for continued wind gusts that could again push the flames. Firefighters protect a utility pole as they battle the Highland Fire, a wind-driven wildfire near Aguanga.
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