Event Brief
Evacuation orders issued for Wood Fire near Perris
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Cal Fire reported the Wood Fire grew to about 30 acres Tuesday in Riverside County, burning in light grass and medium brush with a fast rate of spread. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for parts of the Perris area near Rider Street and Dreamglo Lane, about 20 miles south of Riverside.
WHO: Cal Fire
WHAT: Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for the Wood Fire as it expanded to roughly 30 acres.
WHEN: Aug 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
WHERE: Perris, California
WHY: The cause of the Wood Fire hasn't been reported yet.
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