At least 6 new wildfires burning in Southern California
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California fires have triggered evacuation orders and warnings. See latest on size and containment.
Live updates: 2 wildfires burning in Riverside County continue to grow, evacuations remain in effect
Two wildfires burning in Riverside County triggered evacuation warnings and orders for residents on Tuesday. A brush fire that erupted Tuesday in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley expanded rapidly in the direction of homes,
A massive fire dubbed the Verona Fire broke out in the Juniper Springs area of Riverside County, California and the blaze was visible from Hemet and Menifee.
Evacuations orders have been issued in Southern California as authorities also contend with another major blaze off the state's coast.
Crews remain positioned in communities throughout the Simi Valley area to be able to respond to any flare-ups or hot spots that might spark.