The Taffle Fire, which began Friday afternoon in Riverside County, rapidly grew to 55 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters worked to contain its spread. The blaze was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. in the unincorporated area of Sage, south of Red Mountain Road.
As of 3:09 p.m., the fire was 5% contained. Fire officials noted that shifting winds were complicating efforts to establish retardant lines. The fire's rapid rate of spread presented an immediate threat to nearby structures, with one structure reported involved and additional structures threatened.
Evacuation orders were issued for zones RVC-1912 and RVC-1979. Evacuation warnings were in place for zones RVC-1913-B, RVC-1769-A, and RVC-1770-B. Residents were advised to consult an evacuation zone map for specific details.
