The Cranston Fire began about noon Wednesday as the apparent result of arson, according to authorities. A Temecula man, 32-year-old Brandon N. McGlover, was arrested and later charged with setting nine fires, including the Cranston Fire. His bail was set at $1,000,000.
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Approximately 6,000 people were evacuated in the following areas:
- Apple Canyon Area
- Cedar Glen
- Camp Scherman Girl Scout Camp
- Fern Valley
- Garner Valley
- Hurkey Creek Area
- Idyllwild
- Lake Hemet Area
- Mountain Center Community
- Mt San Jacinto State Park
- Pine Cove
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Below is a more detailed map of the fire perimeter:
The blaze was 3 percent contained as of Friday.
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The emergency personnel represented Cal Fire, the Riverside County Fire Department and the San Bernardino National Forest agency.
No injuries have been reported in the fire.