HEMET (CNS) - A fast-moving fire that broke out in Hemet this afternoon has now spread to 700 acres.
The Fairview Fire was reported at 3:37 p.m. on Fairview Ave. and Bautista Road.
Initial reports said it had burned at least 20 acres of vegetation and was spreading at a rapid rate, the department said. That figure grew to 500 acres in less than an hour.
Evacuations were ordered for an area south of Thornton Avenue, north of Polly Butte Road, west of Fairview Avenue and east of State Street, Cal Fire Riverside reported at 5:03 p.m.
Updated evacuation orders were issued by Cal Fire at 6:43 p.m. to include everyone South of Stetson, North of Cactus Valley Road, West of Fairview Avenue, East of State Street.
Cal Fire has set up care and receptio sites at Tahquitz High School: 4425 Titan Trail, Hemet.
Cal fire reported the fire reached 700 acers and 5% containment at 7:45 p.m. with two confirmed civilian fatalities and one civilian injury. Seven structures have been destroyed with several more damaged.
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