As strong winds whipped through Southern California Tuesday, a brush fire erupted in Jurupa Valley, briefly forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
The Soto Fire was reported around 7:48 p.m. near the area of Soto Avenue and Sedona Drive, according to CalFire. The blaze has charred 30 acres and is now 20% contained.
Evacuation orders were issued for Camino Real and the cross streets Laurel Ridge Drive, Pebblewood Court, Cottontail Court, Black Hills Drive and Sundance Drive, but were downgraded to warnings Wednesday morning.
People living in the area said the fire spread quickly on the mountain side.
It’s unknown what sparked the blaze, but a large portion of Southern California is under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds return to the region. There have been no reports of any structures burning or any injuries.
A care and reception center was established at Patriot High School, located at 4355 Camino Real in Jurupa Valley.