Hill Fire breaks out near 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley prompting evacuations

Hill Fire breaks out near 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. - A fast-moving wildfire broke out near the 60 Freeway at Pedley Road on Wednesday morning prompting evacuations as the strongest winds of the season and very low humidity created extreme fire weather conditions across Southern California.

All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted as of 6:45 p.m., officials announced. An interactive evacuation map can be found here.

The Hill Fire, as it's being called, erupted just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Granite Hill Drive and Pyrite Street, in Jurupa Valley.

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The fire has currently burned 628 acres and is 80% contained. It's burning in light flashy fuels with a rapid rate of spread, burning midslope with 20 mph winds, fire officials said.

One person was transported by ground to a local hospital with minor injuries, Cal Fire Riverside reported.

More evacuations ordered for Hill Fire

Matt Johnson is live in Jurupa Valley as well where residents are still anxious.

One mobile home and one residential structure were damaged.

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Hill fire ignites in Jurupa Valley

Fire crews worked to knock down the Hill Fire in Jurupa Valley.

A care and reception center opened at Patriot High School, located at 4355 Camino Real in Jurupa Valley. The Western County Animal Shelter, located at 6851 Van Buren Blvd. in Jurupa Valley was accepting large and small animals. Animal Control has an officer at the Patriot High School evacuation center and can receive small animals if needed.

Firefighters dig fire line to try to stop Hill Fire from spreading in Jurupa Valley

Highway 60 was closed in both directions in the area around 11 a.m., according to the Riverside County Fire Department. It was unclear when it would reopen.

More than 126 firefighters responded to help combat the flames.