Wildfires in California continued to rage on Wednesday, with the Juniper and Wolf fires affecting Riverside County.
The Wolf fire has been burning since Sunday afternoon, and the Juniper fire started roughly a day later on Monday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Firefighters in Riverside County and elsewhere have been working nonstop to tame the blazes for the past three days, according to Newsweek.
Here is everything you need to know about the Wolf and Juniper fires.
What caused the wildfires?
The cause of the wildfires remains unknown and is currently under investigation.
How big are the wildfires?
The Wolf fire spans 2,414 acres, while the Juniper fire spans 755 acres, according to Cal Fire. The Riverside County fire department told the Washington Examiner on Wednesday: “Last night fire crews continued working in steep terrain through the night bolstering containment lines around the fire. Today with the anticipated temperatures a few degrees cooler and slightly higher relative humidity, crews will continue mopping up and patrolling the fire line seeking out hot spots.”
How much is contained?
As of Wednesday morning, the Juniper fire is 95% contained as of Wednesday. The Wolf fire is 40% contained per The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website.
How serious is it?
The Riverside County Fire Department has issued numerous evacuation orders for the Wolf fire since Sunday evening, according to the department’s posts on X. It also started issuing evacuation orders for the Juniper fire on Monday afternoon…