A bushfire, known as the Reche Fire, broke out in Moreno Valley, California on Thursday afternoon. The fire has rapidly spread to approximately 10 acres, prompting multiple evacuation warnings from local authorities as the California Fire Department works to contain the blaze.
Cal Fire Updates on Fire Size and Location
In a timely update on their X account, Cal Fire reported at 12:50 PM local time that the fire, located near Reche Canyon Road and Locust Avenue, had initially covered five acres.
The CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department tweeted, “VEGETATION FIRE – rpt @ 12:50PM. Near Reche Canyon Road / Locust Avenue, unincorporated Moreno Valley. Firefighters on-scene of approximately 5 acres burning in light flashy fuels at a moderate rate of spread. Additional resources requested and responding.”
VEGETATION FIRE – rpt @ 12:50PM. Near Reche Canyon Road / Locust Avenue, unincorporated Moreno Valley. Firefighters on-scene of approximately 5 acres burning in light flashy fuels at a moderate rate of spread. Additional resources requested and responding. #RecheFIRE @RivCoNow… pic.twitter.com/y423Lf0F8Q
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) July 10, 2025
Here’s a map of the Reche Fire in Moreno Valley, California, as seen on Watch Duty:
Moreno Valley, Reche Fire Evacuation Details
Evacuation orders have been issued for several areas near Mountain View in Moreno Valley, California, as the Reche Fire continues to spread rapidly. According to the Riverside County Fire Department Incident Command, the following area is under evacuation:
Serrano Heights: This area includes the region from Lasselle Street to Ironwood Avenue, extending west toward the intersection of Highland Avenue and Sinclair Street with Ironwood Avenue.
Challenges for Firefighting Crews
As firefighting crews continue to battle the Reche Fire, they face challenges from shifting winds and dry vegetation in the area. Fire officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and follow all evacuation orders as the situation develops.