Evacuation order lifted after Tenaja Fire burns 100 acres in Riverside County, officials say

LAKELAND VILLAGE, Calif. (KABC) -- A mandatory evacuation order for the Tenaja Truck Trail was lifted Sunday night after a brush fire burned 100 acres near Lake Elsinore, officials said.

The fire was reported early Sunday afternoon and was initially sized at 10 acres, but grew to 60 acres just before 2 p.m., according to the Cleveland National Forest.

An evacuation warning was issued for El Carissa Village and Ortega Highway was closed in both directions.

There were no reports of injuries or structural damage.

A reception and care site was set up for evacuated residents at Lakeside High School, 32593 Riverside Drive in Lake Elsinore. Small pets were also accepted at the center, while large animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S. Grand Ave.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., officials announced that firefighters had stopped the forward progress of the fire and it was 25% contained.

The evacuation order and warning were both lifted as of 7:39 p.m. Tenaja Truck Trail remained closed while firefighters and equipment worked near the roadway. Access was reopened only to residents.

"Crews will continue to construct line around the fire perimeter and mop up," the Cleveland National Forest said on X. San Juan Loop Trailhead was temporarily closed as fire equipment utilized the area.

The cause of the fire was unknown.

City News Service contributed to this report.