Crime & Safety
130-Acre Tenaja Truck Trail Fire At 25% Containment
El Cariso Village was under an evacuation warning.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — The Tenaja Truck Trail Fire burning west of Lake Elsinore has grown to 130 acres Monday and is 25% contained, according to fire officials.
The fire reported early Sunday afternoon was initially estimated at 10 acres, but had engulfed about 99 1/2 acres by 3:45 p.m, according to Cleveland National Forest officials.
El Cariso Village was under an evacuation warning, the department stated. Ortega Highway was temporarily closed in both directions, but later reopened.
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According to the CNF, a reception site was established for evacuated residents and small pets at Lakeside High School at 32593 Riverside Drive in Lake Elsinore. The San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S. Grand Ave. was taking in larger animals.
As of 6:30 p.m., the forward rate of spread was under control and fire crews were constructing line around the fire perimeter.
