Tuesday, December 3

Canyon Crest Fire triggers evacuation caution in California’s Riverside County

An evacuation caution was released in Riverside County after a greenery fire broke out in Fontana Thursday afternoon.

The Canyon Crest Fire was initially reported at around 5:30 p.m. in the location of Canyon Crest Drive and Weeping Willow Lane, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Within hours, the blaze grew to over 80 acres with a moderate rate of speed.

Video shared by the San Bernardino County Fire Department on Friday reveal fire engine lined up to take on the Canyon Crest fire in Fontana, Calif.San Bernardino County Fire

The location north of Moreno Valley (60) Freeway, east of Country Village Road, south of the county line and west of Sierra Avenue was under evacuation alert.

he fire stood at 0% containment since 10 p.m. without any injuries reported.

Helen Jeong, NBC Los Angeles

Helen Jeong is a press reporter for NBC Los Angeles.

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