Southern California Fire Burns 27,000 Acres, Under Extreme Weather Warning

Southern California Fire Burns 27,000 Acres, Under Extreme Weather Warning
Multiple fire agencies battle the Fairview Fire burning in Hemet, Calif., on Sept. 6, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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The Fairview fire, which began on Labor Day and resulted in two fatalities, jumped Sept. 9 to over 27,000 acres and is at 5 percent containment in Hemet, California.

Eleven structures have been destroyed—including residential or commercial—three structures were damaged, one person was injured, and the two deceased were reportedly fleeing from the fire and were found in a vehicle near where the fire broke out, according to the Cal Fire Riverside unit.

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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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