Fast-moving brush fire prompts evacuation orders in Riverside County

Fast-moving brush fire prompts evacuation orders in Riverside County Friday, August 14, 2026 11:01PM Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in Riverside County Friday that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents. SAGE, Calif. (KABC) -- Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in Riverside County Friday that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.

The so-called Taffle Fire broke out shortly after 12:30p.m. in the 44200 block of Taffle Ranch Road, south of Red Mountain Road in the unincorporated area of Sage, according to CAL FIRE.

So far it has burned at least 55 acres and it's 5% contained, fire officials said.

Evacuation orders were issued for zones RVC-1912 and RVC-1979. See the evacuation zone map here . Evacuation warnings were issued for all of residences and ranches located east of Oak, north of Taffle Ranch and south of Red Mountain.

A care and reception center has been established at Hemet High School 41701 Stetson Ave. in Hemet.

CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department have multiple ground and air crew helping battle the blaze.

The agency said multiple engine and hand crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate through medium vegetation in the lightly populated area.

No injuries or property damage has been reported.

As of 2:30 p.m., the fire's burn area had been closed off to the west and south, though the head of the blaze was still burning slowly across open space. Firefighters succeeded in keeping the flames south of Red Mountain and east of Oak Drive, where only a few scattered residential properties were in the path of the fire.

At 3:44 p.m., CAL FIRE announced it had released all air tankers as the level of active fire diminished. Firefighters continue to construct containment line around the fire.

Full containment was not expected before dark Friday.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.