RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- Two wildfires burning in Riverside County continued to grow in size Wednesday as residents remain under evacuation warnings and orders.
A brush fire that erupted Tuesday in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley expanded rapidly in the direction of homes, leaving many residents under evacuation orders and warnings.
The Bain Fire was first reported at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday on the north side of the dry channel, in the area of Bain Street and Limonite Avenue, just north of the Hidden Valley Nature Center, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
In the evening, the wind began to push the blaze toward the nearby city of Riverside, expanding evacuation orders and warnings to more residents.
While the fire continued to grow, the Riverside County Fire Department said crews made progress on containment lines around the perimeter.
There was no word on what might have triggered the fire. The river bottom is teeming with homeless encampments, and debris, cooking and warming fires occur year-round.
Meanwhile, the Verona Fire burning in Homeland jumped containment lines and continued to burn, expanding evacuation warnings and orders for nearby residents.
It was first reported at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road, which is in an unincorporated, rural area between Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Perris.
The Bain Fire in Riverside County triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
An evacuation shelter has been established at the La Sierra Senior Center, located at 5215 La Sierra Ave., Building A in Riverside. Another shelter is available at the Jurupa Community Center, located at 4810 Pedley Rd. in Jurupa Valley.
The Verona Fire in Riverside County triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
The Bain Fire burning in Riverside County has scorched 1,456 acres with containment at 25%.
Evacuation warnings have expanded to more zones while some evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The Verona Fire is forcing more evacuations as it continues to burn in the Riverside County community of Homeland.
A new section of homes along Juniper Flats Road was told to "leave immediately" around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Crews have the fire mapped at about 440 acres.
Crews continue to make progress on the Bain Fire, which is threatening homes in Jurupa Valley.
The blaze is now 25% contained after they worked through the night, fighting the flames from the air and the ground.
Overnight, some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings, but many still remain in place.
Three people suffered from smoke inhalation, and a fourth was rushed to the hospital with what was described as traumatic injuries.
The Bain Fire burning in Riverside County grew to 1,375 acres by Tuesday evening, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The fire is at 10% containment as air and ground resources remain on scene, working to build containment lines around the perimeter, officials said.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for nearby residents, who are being asked to avoid the area.
