Banning Fire Map: See Wolf Fire Perimeter, Ongoing Evacuations

BANNING, CA — Evacuation orders and warnings were ongoing Wednesday morning as a result of the 2,414-acre Wolf Fire that continues to test firefighters in Banning. The crew expects weather changes to assist in the firefight through the next 24 hours.

Now in its fourth day, there was no overnight spread on the Wolf Fire, which was 40% contained as of 8:30 a.m.

Weather conditions and terrain, however, continue to pose hazards.

"Last night, fire crews continued working in steep terrain through the night, bolstering containment lines around the fire," Cal Fire reported Wednesday. "Today, with the anticipated temperatures a few degrees cooler and slightly higher relative humidity, crews will continue mopping up and patrolling the fire line seeking out hot spots."

There is no word on when some evacuation orders and warnings might be lifted. Cal Fire maintains an interactive map that shows evacuation areas. Click here or below to see it.

An evacuation shelter was established at Hemet High School, 41701 Stetson Ave., and an animal shelter was being offered at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services' San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 S. Grand Ave.

How it began:

The Wolf Fire began just after 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail.

Nearly 1,000 personnel were assigned to the blaze, including 234 hand crews, 103 engines, 10 dozers and 16 water tenders. Additionally, numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state flew fire suppression missions.

Three firefighters have sustained non-life-threatening injuries battling the blaze.

No structures were reported damaged as of Tuesday morning.

Road closures remained in effect on Tuesday for an area south of Interstate 10, specifically at Shirleon Drive East and Old Idyllwild Road.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.