A brush fire burning near Mountain Center has burned 715 acres and was 20% contained Saturday morning, Jan. 16.
The non-injury Bonita fire was reported at about 1:15 a.m. Friday in the 28000 block of Bonita Vista Road, a mile east of the junction for Highways 74 and 243, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
Winds from the east pushed the flames to the southwest, threatening the lightly populated community of Mountain Center, and evacuation orders were issued for all residents.
However, as of 6 p.m., the orders were rescinded.
The California Highway Patrol had closed Highway 74 between Lake Hemet and the 74/243 interchange, as well as the 243 between Saunders Meadow Road and the interchange. But at 12:30 p.m., the 243 was completely reopened, and the 74 was partially reopened.
During the afternoon, the CHP was providing escorts between Mountain Center and Lake Hemet, going both east and west, to control traffic volume, but all restrictions along the two-lane corridor were lifted by 6 p.m.
Cal Fire air tankers departed the area early in the afternoon, leaving two water-dropping helicopters to make runs on the fire.
More than 200 firefighters were on the fire lines, and the U.S. Forest Service took command of operations late in the day.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
A smoke advisory was issued for sensitive people. The South Coast AQMD suggested they stay indoors and avoid outdoor physical activity.
SMOKE ADVISORY: #BonitaFire burning near #Idyllwild and #MountainCenter in #Riverside County is affecting air quality in the region: https://t.co/Y158OoPtBX
Información en español: https://t.co/ctPFfWWfN8
South Coast AQMD emite un aviso do humo por el incendio forestal Bonita pic.twitter.com/c1rqDqjdwq— South Coast AQMD (@SouthCoastAQMD) January 15, 2021
SCNG Staff Writer Brian Rokos contributed to this report.
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