Voluntary Evacuations Issued For Thousands Of LE Residents

LAKE ELSINORE, CA -- Thousands of Lake Elsinore residents who are recovering from the Holy Fire were encouraged to leave the area over threats of mudslides.

In a message to 1,200 homes, or more than 4,000 residents, officials said thunderstorms are anticipated for the Holy Fire burn area Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

The following zones are under a voluntary evacuation warning: Laguna, El Cariso, Amorose, Withrow A, Rice, AlberHill, Horsethief B, Glen Eden, Grace, Maitri and Glen Ivy. These zones SHOULD GO NOW – this is the safest time to leave.

Officials warned that "voluntary evacuations can turn into mandatory evacuations in a matter of minutes."

"Once mandatory evacuations are ordered, you may not be able to go back to your home until it is cleared by officials," the alert read.

A care and reception center is open at Elsinore High School at located at 21800 Canyon Dr in Wildomar and Santiago High School located at 1395 E. Foothill Parkway in Corona.

To check your evacuation status and for more information, go to www.RivCoReady.org/StormReady and (951) 940-6985.

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