Brush fire breaks out in Riverside County amid dangerous heat; evacuation orders, warnings issued

A 57-acre brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in Perris amid dangerous heat, prompting evacuations in some areas.

The blaze, dubbed the Wood Fire, erupted just before 1 p.m. near Rider Street and Dreamglo Lane in unincorporated Perris, according to Cal Fire.

It was unclear whether any structures were threatened or damaged…

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