Crews Gain Ground On 4 Inland Empire Brushfires Ahead Of July 4th Holiday

RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES, CA — Five brush fires that ignited ahead of the 4th of July holiday across the Inland Empire had scorched nearly 4,000 acres as of Friday, and the largest of the blazes continued to displace residents and endanger structures.

Below are the 3:30 a.m. updates on the active Wolf Fire, and Thursday’s updates for the Juniper, Lake, Mindy, and Cable fires burning in the region.

Wolf Fire

Evacuation orders were reduced to warnings, and warnings for the Wolf Fire were removed Friday as a result of the 2,387-acre Wolf Fire, burning south of Banning.

Firefighters say they have reached 65% containment around the blaze, which includes steep and hazardous terrain. Full containment was expected by July 7, according to Cal Fire.

The blaze ignited for causes still under investigation on Sunday afternoon at Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail, according to Cal Fire.

Three firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of this firefight, the department shared.

Follow Cal Fire for the latest on the Wolf Fire's perimeter, evacuation and evacuation warning information.

Juniper Fire

The Juniper Fire, burning since Monday afternoon, has reached 755 acres and is 95% contained, Cal Fire reports. No structures have burned, and none are currently in jeopardy, according to the department.

"Firefighters remain in the area patrolling the fire line," Cal Fire's most recent update Thursday morning stated. "

See Photos from the Juniper Firefight.

The blaze remains active and is under investigation as to the cause. It started near Idaleona and Juniper roads in unincorporated Perris and pushed toward the community of Good Hope.

Read more about the Juniper Fire's perimeter on Cal Fire.

Mindy Fire

The Mindy Fire, which ignited on Sunday east of Temecula, had burned 109 acres and was at 98% containment as of Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

The morning Cal Fire report shows the Mindy Fire's perimeter and its origin, at Mindy Way, East of Decoursey Road in Aguanga. The cause of the active fire remains under investigation.

"The fire remains in patrol status, and firefighters continue their work on suppression, repair, and containment lines," the department said.

Read more about the Mindy Fire on the Cal Fire incidents page.

Cable Fire

The San Bernardino County Cable Fire has been contained at 19 acres, with firefighters reporting 95% containment around the blaze as of the last update on Thursday evening.

The Cable Fire ignited Sunday afternoon, near Martin Ranch Road and Cable Lane, in Cable Canyon, according to Cal Fire San Bernardino. One firefighter was hospitalized after sustaining a heat-related injury, according to officials from San Bernardino County. The crew member's updated status was not immediately known.

Follow the Cable Fire on the Cal Fire incidents page.

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