The non-injury "Nixon Fire" was reported at 12:28 p.m. in the area of Richard Nixon Boulevard and Tule Peak Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The Nixon fire near Aguanga that started Monday had burned nearly 4,000 acres by Tuesday morning. About 2,000 buildings were under evacuation orders or warnings.
7/30 at 7 p.m. UPDATE: The fire is now 5% contained, acreage remains 4,941. NIXON FIRE Morning Operational Update with Operations Section Chief Bennett pic.twitter.com/s6S38u4NdY— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) July 31, 2024 7/30 at 7 p.m.
According to sources, the fire was progressing rapidly Tuesday toward mountains along the boundary separating Riverside and San Diego Counties, with 0% of the flames contained.
A brush fire south of Highway 371 in Aguanga has grown to over 4,900 acres Wednesday, burning into a federal preserve along the boundary separating Riverside and San Diego counties with 5% containment but no further immediate threat to homes or other structures.
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