Murrieta, California — A rapidly spreading wildfire forced evacuation orders Tuesday after the Volcano Fire erupted near the La Cresta community in unincorporated Murrieta, sending firefighters into an aggressive battle to protect homes and stop the flames from spreading.
According to CAL FIRE, the wildfire was first reported at approximately 2:52 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road. Within hours, the fire had burned about 75 acres and remained 0% contained as crews continued working in challenging conditions.
Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Firefighters Launch Massive Response to Growing Wildfire
Emergency agencies quickly launched a large-scale response as the fire expanded across dry vegetation…