Chaparral Fire - August 29, 2021
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Large flames twist and jolt as winds fuel the Chaparral Fire near Tenaja Road. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

An aircraft drops a large line of fire retardant as the Chaparral Fire burns near the San Diego and Riverside County line. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

Crews battle against the Chaparral Fire in an effort to protect property near Tenaja Road southwest of Murrieta. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

Smoke plumes rise into the sky as the Chaparral Fire burns dry vegetation near Tenaja Road. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

A variety of helicopters attack the Chaparral Fire as it burns near Tenaja Road. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

The Chaparral Fire encroaches against properties near Tenaja Road southwest of Murrieta. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

An aircraft drops a large line of fire retardant as the Chaparral Fire burns near the San Diego and Riverside County line. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

The Chaparral Fire burns near Tenaja and Cleveland Forest Roads where evacuation orders were put in place. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

A dark plume rises from the terrain near Tenaja and Cleveland Roads during the Chaparral Fire. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

The Chaparral Fire burns near Tenaja and Cleveland Forest Roads where evacuation orders were put in place. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

The Chaparral Fire burns vegetation near Tenaja and Cleveland Forest Roads, Aug. 28. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

Crews battle against the Chaparral Fire in an effort to protect property near Tenaja Road southwest of Murrieta. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo

A smoke plume from the Chaparral Fire rises above Cleveland National Forest Saturday, Aug. 28. Valley News/Kim Harris photo

Copter flying back and forth over Temecula and to the La Cresta Fire. Village News/AC Investigations photo

A smoke plume from the Chaparral Fire rises above Cleveland National Forest Saturday, Aug. 28. Valley News/Kim Harris photo