GAVILAN HILLS (CNS) – A brush fire that erupted in the Gavilan Hills area was 50% contained today after burning 338 acres, with road closures and an evacuation warning still in place, authorities said.
The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Gavilan and Idaleona Roads, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
An evacuation order was downgraded to an evacuation warning for Idaleona Road between Gavilan Road and Gold Valley Road; Gavilan Road at Multiview Road; and Gavilan Road at Lake Matthews Road.
The following road closures were announced Sunday afternoon:
— Idaleona Road between Panamint Lane and Gavilan Road;
— Gavilan Road between Multiview and Pinon Drive.
Officials said all large and small animals can be taken to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services at 6851 Van Buren Blvd.
A reception and care center for people seeking assistance was established at Martin Luther High School at 9301 Wood Road in Riverside, the fire department reported.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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