Extreme heat combined with low humidity is posing significant challenges for firefighters as they battle the Rabbit Fire in Lakeview. Currently, the wildfire has grown to 8,283 acres and is 45% contained, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Unfortunately, one civilian has been injured in the fire, although no further details regarding the severity or identity of the individual have been released.
Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for those affected by the Rabbit Fire, which is the largest of the four brush fires currently burning in Riverside County. Evacuation orders have been issued for areas east of Jack Rabbit Trail, north of Gilman Springs, north of Portero Reserve, and west of Highway 79. Meanwhile, evacuation warnings have been issued for areas north of Seneca Springs, east of a portion of Jack Rabbit Trail, south of 4th Street, west of California Avenue, east of Manzanita Park, south of a portion of East 1st Street, west of Highland Springs Avenue, south of Seneca Springs Road, east of Highway 79, west of Manzanita Park Road, and north of Forest Boundary Road.
The Riverside County Fire Department reports that the Rabbit Fire is still active, primarily burning through tall grass and brush. The fire originally broke out on Friday around 3:30 p.m. northeast of Gilman Springs Road and Jack Rabbit Trail. Although 152 structures are currently threatened, there have been no reports of any structures being destroyed or damaged.
An evacuation center has been established at Beaumont High School on Cherry Valley Blvd for individuals and small animals. For large animals, the San Jacinto Animal Shelter on South Grand Ave is accepting them. Those in need of assistance with animal evacuations can contact the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
Southbound Highway 79 is scheduled to reopen at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. However, road closures will remain in effect for Jack Rabbit Trail, Bridge Street, California Avenue, and County Landfill Road.
A significant number of resources, including 88 fire engines, seven water tenders, and multiple air tankers, have been deployed to suppress the spread of the fire. Incident Commander and Division Chief Josh Janssen expressed the goal of strengthening containment lines and focusing on the head of the fire, especially in areas with housing communities.
The cause of the Rabbit Fire is currently under investigation.
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