Wildfire forces evacuation in Southern California

Pyrite Fire Continues to Rage in Jurupa Valley, California

The Pyrite Fire, which erupted on Friday evening in Jurupa Valley, California, is currently 15% contained, according to the latest update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The fire is burning in an area that has been evacuated, with evacuation warnings issued for the north and east of Sierra Avenue, south of Lauren Lane, and west of Armstrong Road in Riverside County.

Cal Fire is managing the Pyrite Fire, and video footage shows a large amount of smoke emerging from an orange blaze, with multiple fire trucks and police cars present at the scene. The Columbian mammoth statue in Jurupa Valley remains unharmed despite the fire.

The cause of the Pyrite Fire is under investigation, and no official determination has yet been announced. As of the latest update, the fire has burned 425 acres, but no specific details about the number of firefighters or resources involved in managing the fire were provided. Additionally, no details about the acreage burned by the Pyrite Fire since the latest update were provided in the text.

The Pyrite Fire was reported to be burning in light flashy fuels, and firefighters responded to the fire on Friday evening. The fire's growth and containment will continue to be monitored by Cal Fire, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and follow any evacuation orders or warnings issued by local authorities. We will continue to bring you updates on the Pyrite Fire as they become available.