A brush fire, dubbed the Record Fire, ignited near San Jacinto on Sunday afternoon, burning over 650 acres and prompting evacuations, Fox News reports.
The fire was reported around 2:15 p.m. near Soboba Road and Gilman Spring Road, north of San Jacinto, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The fire, determined to be human-caused, is 0% contained as of 10 p.m. local time. At least six firefighters battling the blaze sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Ground crews and water-dropping aircraft are working tirelessly to contain the flames. The fire department has issued evacuation warnings for portions of Riverside County in response to the growing threat.
A care and reception center has been established at Nicolet Middle School in Banning for residents affected by the evacuations.
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