Wolf Fire Near Banning Holds At 2,414 Acres

BANNING, CA — Evacuation orders and warnings remained in place Wednesday for the 2,414-acre Wolf Fire south of Banning, which was 40% contained after crews made significant improvement.

"Last night, fire crews continued working in steep terrain through the night, bolstering containment lines around the fire. 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," according to an 8:30 a.m. statement from Cal Fire.

See the most recent evacuation and evacuation warnings for the Wolf Fire here.

How it Started:

The fire began just after 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail. Some 925 personnel were assigned to the brush fire, including 234 hand crews, 103 engines, 10 dozers and 16 water tenders.

Road closures and evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect for an area south of Interstate 10.

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state flew fire suppression missions.

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.

Three firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

No structures were reported damaged as of Wednesday morning.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.