Wolf Fire burns over 470 ha (1 160 acres), forces evacuations in Riverside County, California
Wolf Fire has burned more than 470 ha (1 160 acres) of brush in Riverside County, California, since igniting on June 29, 2025. The fire remains 0% contained, prompting mandatory evacuations and the deployment of over 300 personnel.
Image credit: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
The Wolf Fire broke out near the intersection of Old Banning‑Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail shortly after 15:00 local time (LT) on June 29, 2025.
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the blaze has since consumed 470–472 ha (1 160–1 165 acres) of medium to heavy brush. As of the latest report, containment stands at 0%.
Evacuation orders have been issued for communities in and around Banning, including areas north of Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail, south of Interstate 10, east of Highland Springs Avenue, and west of Old Cabazon Road. 750 residents were notified of mandatory evacuations. Evacuation warnings remain in place for adjacent zones.
More than 300 firefighters are engaged in suppression efforts, supported by 70 engines, 3 water tenders, 2 bulldozers, 6 hand crews, and 4 night-flying helicopters. Additional fixed-wing aircraft are on standby. Terrain and weather conditions, hot, dry, and windy, have made containment operations difficult.
An evacuation center has been opened at Hemet High School, located at 41701 East Stetson Avenue, Hemet. Animal evacuations are being accommodated at the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus, 581 South Grand Avenue, San Jacinto.
Smoke from the Wolf Fire has prompted air quality advisories for parts of the Inland Empire. Authorities warn residents to stay indoors and reduce outdoor activity when possible.
This fire is one of multiple active wildfires in southern California amid critical fire weather conditions.
References:
1 Wolf Fire – Cal Fire – June 29, 2025
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