A screenshot of Cal Fire map showing area affected and air support for Nixon Fire.
Status Update: Friday Aug 2- 5222 acres and 21% containment.
Status Update as of 8:15 am on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Cal Fire is reporting that they were able to hold the acres burned to 5192 with 14% containment.
Status Update as of 8 pm Wed, 7-31-24
Situation Summary
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Status Update according to Cal Fire
Situation Summary
Evacuation Orders have expanded into San Diego County
In Riverside County: (by zone)
RVC-TULE2-A, RVC-TULE2-B, RVC-TULE4, RVC-TULE6, RVC-TULE7, RVC-TULE8, CBI-CAHUILLA1-B, RVC-2327-A, RVC-2327-B, RVC-TABLEMT4, RVC-TABLEMT5, RVC-2369
Evacuation Warnings
In Riverside County (by zone):
RVC-TULE1, RVC-TULE3, RVC-TULE5, RVC-LAKERIVERSIDEESTATES4, CBI-CAHUILLA1-A, RVC-TABLEMT2, RVC-TABLEMT3, RVC-TABLEMT6, RVC-2280
In San Diego County (by zone):
SDC-0048, SDC-0076, SDC-0077, SDC-0078, SDC-0079, SDC-0080, SDC-0081
Road Closures
Bradford Road X Highway 371
Only Residents with a proper ID may enter.
Evacuation Center
The care and reception center for evacuated residents is at Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula.
Animal Evacuation Center
Animal services will be on-site at Temecula Valley High School to assist with animals.
For animal evacuations after hours, please contact (951)358-7387.
Evacuation Zone Map
Find your way to safety from the Nixon Fire in Riverside county.
Damage Assessment
Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.
- 4Structures Damaged Residential, Commercial and Other
- 1Structures Destroyed Residential, Commercial and Other
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UPDATE: 5:30 pm 7/30/24
Nixon Fire grows to 4941 acres
The Nixon Fire has rapidly expanded to 4941 acres by 5:45 pm on Tuesday, after charring 4500 acres by 2:45 pm. It still remains completely uncontained, authorities said. The blaze, which began around 12:30 p.m. near Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Boulevard in Aguanga, has led to widespread evacuation orders and warnings as it continues to spread swiftly.
Cal Fire and cooperating agencies, including the Cahuilla Fire Department and Murrieta Fire Department, have deployed significant resources to combat the fire. As of 6:45 p.m., 255 personnel were on the scene, utilizing 44 engines, 8 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers, and two air tankers along with an air tactical plane.
Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple zones, including:
Residents in these areas are urged to leave immediately, with reception and care services set up at Temecula Valley High School, located at 31555 Rancho Vista Road. Animal services are also available at the site to assist evacuees with pets.
The evacuation area is bounded by Spanish Spur Trail to the north, Trailmaster Drive to the west, Barbara Trail to the east, and Highway 371 to the south. An evacuation warning is also in place for areas north of the San Diego/Riverside County Line, south of Heller Springs Road, east of Terwilliger Road, and west of Table Mountain Truck Trail.
The Nixon Fire’s cause remains under investigation. As the situation develops, residents are advised to stay updated through official channels and to heed evacuation orders and warnings to ensure their safety.
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UPDATE 9:30 p.m. – The fire is now 3,700 acres and remains 0% contained. All evacuation orders and warnings will remain in place.
UPDATE: As of 6:45 there are 2750 acres burned. There are now 255 personnel fighting the Nixon Fire.
UPDATE: As of 5:30 pm the Nixon Fire has burned 1000 acres with zero containment and continues to spread rapidly. There are now 44 engines working the fire, 8 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers, and there appear to be two air tankers and one air tactical plane.
Alert RivCO: An evacuation order is in place for the Nixon Fire. It is located North of Spanish Spur Tr, East of Barbara Trl, West of Trailmaster Dr., and South of HWY 371. Reception and care will be at Temecula Valley High School 31555 Rancho Vista Rd. Animal Services will be at reception and care.
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to
Evacuation Information
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
Evacuation Orders:
- CBI-CAHUILLA1-B
- RVC-2327-AÂ NEW
- RVC-TABLEMT4Â NEW
- RVC-TABLEMT5Â NEW
- RVC-TULE2-A
- RVC-TULE2-B
- RVC-TULE4
- RVC-TULE6
- RVC-TULE7
- RVC-TULE8
- RVC-2369
Evacuation Warnings:
- CBI-CAHUILLA1-A
- RVC-2280Â NEW
- RVC-LAKERIVERSIDEESTATES4
- RVC-TABLEMT2Â NEW
- RVC-TABLEMT3Â NEW
- RVC-TABLEMT6Â NEW
- RVC-TULE1
- RVC-TULE3
- RVC-TULE5
Roadway boundaries:
Evacuation orders have been issued as the Nixon Fire continues to spread rapidly in Riverside County. According to a Cal Fire update at 3:04 p.m., the fire has consumed 295 acres. The evacuation orders affect areas east of Tule Peak Road, north of Sunset, south of Richard Nixon Blvd., encompassing zones RVC-TULE2-A, RVC-TULE2-B, RVC-TULE4, RVC-TULE6, and CBI-CAHUILLA1-B. The specific boundaries for the evacuation area are north of Spanish Spur Trail, west of Trailmaster Drive, east of Barbara Trail, and south of Highway 371.
A care and reception center has been established at Temecula Valley High School, located at 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Animal services will also be available on-site to assist evacuees with pets.
The Nixon Fire, which ignited around 12:30 p.m. near Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Blvd. in Aguanga, was initially reported to have burned 131 acres by 2:18 p.m. The fire is advancing at a moderate to rapid pace, and its cause remains under investigation.
Cal Fire has deployed 24 engines, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers, 4 hand crews, and a total of 205 personnel to combat the blaze. The agency responded to multiple reports of the vegetation fire and requested additional air resources shortly after the fire was reported.
Cooperating agencies involved are: Cahuilla Fire Department; CAL FIRE San Diego; Murrieta Fire Department.
Residents in the affected zones are urged to evacuate immediately and stay informed through official channels for further updates.
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EARLY VERSION BREAKING NEWS:
3:04 pm Cal Fire update: 295 acres have now burned in Nixon Fire.
EVACUATION ORDERS
Evacuation ORDERS are in place for the following area:
EVACUATION ORDER AREA: Zones RVC-TULE2-A, RVC-TULE2-B, RVC-TULE4, RVC-TULE6, RVC-TULE7, RVC-TULE8, CBI-CAHUILLA1-B, RVC-2327-A, RVC-2327-B, RVC-TABLEMT4, RVC-TABLEMT5, RVC-2369.
EVACUATION WARNING AREA: Zones RVC-TULE1, RVC-TULE3, RVC-TULE5, RVC-LAKERIVERSIDEESTATES4, CBI-CAHUILLA1-A, RVC-TABLEMT2, RVC-TABLEMT3, RVC-TABLEMT6, RVC-2280
Roadway boundaries: ORDERS: North of Cooper Cienega Trail South of Bailey Road East of Holly Ann West of Terwilliger Road.
WARNINGS: North of San Diego/Riverside County Line South of Heller Springs Road East of Terwilliger Road West of Table Mountain Truck Trail.
For a searchable map, click this link: https://go.genasys.com/jy7prr
The care and reception center for evacuated residents is at Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Animal services will be on-site at the location to assist with animals
BREAKING: A wildfire dubbed the Nixon Fire started in the Aguanga area at about 12:30 pm today. As of 2:18 pm, there were 131 acres burned in the area of Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Blvd. in Aguanga. The fire was reported to be moving at a moderate to a rapid rate of spread. The cause is unknown at this time.
Resources in use: There are 24 engines, 3 water tenders, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers, 4 hand crews, and 205 total personnel fighting the fire, according to Cal Fire.Â
