Firefighters successfully contained a brush fire that ignited north of Moreno Valley on Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2025. Dubbed the “Reche Fire,” the blaze scorched approximately five acres before forward progress was halted.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the fire was reported at 4:15 p.m. on a hillside near Reche Canyon Road and High Country Drive, about two miles north of the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway. Crews arriving on the scene encountered flames moving at a moderate pace across open terrain.
Multiple engine and hand crews were dispatched, with aerial support from several Cal Fire air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter. Firefighters managed to stop the fire’s spread by 4:55 p.m.
No homes or structures were threatened by the blaze, and no injuries were reported. Crews continued working late into the night to reinforce containment lines.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Residents are advised to stay informed of fire conditions and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
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