Evacuations ordered as Highland Fire threatens homes in Beaumont

A massive wildfire threatened homes in Beaumont Friday afternoon as evacuations were ordered. Named the “Highland Fire,” the flames were reported near South Highland Springs and Breckenridge Avenues shortly before 3 p.m.

Crews from Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department responded to the area as the blaze grew to around 225 acres.

By 6 p.m., the flames cooled a bit and were mapped at around 105 acres with zero percent containment. Around 7:45 p.m. containment was around 20 percent with the forward rate of spread being stopped.

KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on July 14, 2023.

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