Wolf Fire, Juniper Fire force evacuations in Inland Empire; maps show impacted areas

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Wildfires force evacuations across the Inland Empire
The Wolf Fire burning in Banning is the largest of the fires sparked over the weekend. Evacuation orders and warnings are in place.

Numerous fires broke out across the Inland Empire over the weekend, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several communities amid hot temperatures.

Residents in Riverside, Banning, San Bernardino, Phelan and Aguanga -- east of Temecula -- were all keeping a close eye on the flames as conditions remain hot and dry.

Here's a look at the fires burning in the Inland Empire, maps of the locations and the latest containment status:

Wolf Fire in Banning

The Wolf Fire burning in Banning was sparked on Sunday and has scorched an estimated 2,414 acres. It is now 30% contained.

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for several areas near the fire. On Monday, the warning area expanded to include more zones as the large fire continues to burn.

In an update on Monday morning, Cal Fire said firefighters made good progress overnight. Multiple aircraft, along with hundreds of firefighters on the ground, will continue to establish containment lines.

New video from overnight shows night flying helicopters and hundreds of firefighters working through the night to contain the flames. Cal Fire says the fire is burning at a moderate rate in medium-to-heavy brush.

So far, no structures have been destroyed or damaged, but the flames are pushing closer to the 10 Freeway near Banning, where evacuation warnings have been issued.

A care and reception site is open at Hemet High School, located at 41701 E Stetson Ave. An animal shelter is open at San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, located at 581 S. Grand Ave.

See more on the Wolf Fire here.

Juniper Fire in Perris - Forward progress stopped

Firefighters are battling the 689-acre Juniper Fire burning in grass and brush at Idaleona Road and Juniper Road in Perris. Additional ground and air resources are responding. The fire is 30% contained and forward progress has stopped.

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for several nearby communities. Several rural properties are in immediate danger of damage, according to fire officials.

According to Cal Fire, the fire was burning at a critical rate of spread.

In an update on Monday afternoon, Cal Fire said the fire continues to burn in steep terrain. Firefighters will remain on-scene overnight and into Tuesday morning, working on full containment.

Santa Rosa Mine Road is closed between Juniper Road and Post Road. Residents are being asked to avoid the area.

AIR7 captured dramatic footage from above the fire, including what appeared to be a structure burning.

A Care and Reception Center has been set up at Citrus Hills High School, located at 18150 Wood Rd.

See more on the Juniper Fire here.

Lake Fire in San Bernardino County - Forward progress stopped

The Lake Fire erupted Saturday afternoon on State Highway 173 and Cedar Springs Dam Trail, near Silverwood Lake. No injuries or structural damage were reported.

The fire is 483 acres and 40% contained, per CAL FIRE.

An evacuation order for the area south of Highway 138 between the 15 Freeway and Highway was downgraded to an evacuation warning. That warning remained in place on Monday.

Forward progress was stopped around noon on Sunday.

See more on the Lake Fire here.

Cable Fire in San Bernardino - Forward progress stopped

An evacuation order was lifted for the Cable Fire burning in San Bernardino near Martin Ranch Road, north of West Meyers.

At least 19 acres burned, and the fire is 50% contained. All forward progress has stopped.

Video shows the fire line burning close to a home as crews work to stop it.

Officials said one firefighter had to be treated for a heat-related injury.

Crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor for any remaining hotspots.

See more on the Cable Fire here.

Mindy Fire in Sage - Forward progress stopped

All evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted for the 109-acre Mindy Fire near Decoursey Road and Mindy Lane in Sage, near Aguanga.

The fire is 80% contained, and forward progress has stopped, according to Cal Fire.

Firefighters will remain on scene, working to strengthen containment lines.

See more on the Mindy Fire here.

Mandalay Fire in Riverside - Forward progress stopped

Mandatory evacuations have been lifted near the Mandalay Fire, which burned at least 83 acres in Riverside on Sunday. It was 100% contained by Monday.

Residents may now access their homes with identification, and just a few streets remained closed on Monday.

The City of Riverside Fire Department said residents can expect to experience drift smoke throughout the day.

The Mandalay Fire erupted on Tyler Street between Jurupa Avenue and Arlington Avenue in Riverside on Sunday. The fire was burning in a residential area that butts up to the Hidden Valley nature area. In an update at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, fire officials said forward progress had stopped.

See more on the Mandalay Fire here.

Springs Fire erupts following pursuit crash

A wildfire erupted after a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle ended in a crash off of Highway 330 just south of Running Springs.

The car ran off the road and landed in heavy brush, igniting the so-called Springs Fire.

An Eyewitness caught the incident on camera and tried to use several fire extinguishers in his vehicle to extinguish the flames, but he was not successful.

Firefighters responded quickly and were able to stop the forward progress of the fire at 2 acres.

Highway 330 remained closed between Highland Avenue and Live Oak Drive while firefighters worked on the highway.

Wilson Fire in Phelan - Forward progress stopped

The two-acre Wilson Fire that burned in the 9100 block of Wilson Ranch Road in Phelan is now 100% contained.

At one point on Sunday, immediate evacuations were in place for residents in the area. The order has since been lifted.

Cal Fire said forward progress had stopped.

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