Fire Burns 150 Acres Near Murrieta

A fire was reported before 5 p.m. in Murrieta. No injuries nor damages to structures were reported

By Jason Kandel
|  Monday, Sep 24, 2012  |  Updated 6:17 AM PDT
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A voluntary evacuation center was established Sunday night at Vista Murrieta High School for people affected by a brush fire that grew to 150 acres, officials said.

The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m. near the 39300 block of Via Temprano, according to Riverside County fire officials. One recreational vehicle travel trailer was destroyed and one structure burned.

Nearly 200 firefighters from at least four agencies, 27 fire engines, one helicopter and four air tankers were called in to battle the blaze.

The cause of the fire was under investigation. No injuries were reported.

The voluntary evacuation center is located at Vista Murrieta High School, 28251 Clinton Keith Road.

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Posted Sep 23, 2012
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