Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Riverside County as the Record Fire burned over 650 acres on Sunday.
The vegetation fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. near Soboba and Gilman Spring roads in San Jacinto.
Upon investigation, the fire was determined to be human-caused, according to CAL FIRE Peace Officers.
As of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the uphill burning fire was at 0% containment and evacuation warnings were maintained.
Multiple firefighters battling the fire were hospitalized with minor injuries, according to CAL FIRE.
#recordfire [UPDATE] 8:27 p.m. The fire is holding at 650 acres and is 0% contained. CAL FIRE Peace Officers have determined that the fire was human caused. The investigation is ongoing and evacuation warnings remain in place.
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) September 2, 2024
An evacuation warning was issued for these zones: RVC Poppet Flats 1, 2, 3 and 4. North of Wolf Road, West of Partridge Street and Hungry Hollow Road, South of Old Idyllwild Road and East of Gubner.
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