Wildland Fire in Wildomar Sends Smoke to Murrieta

UPDATED at 4:36 p.m. May 14: An update from the fire scene in Wildomar indicates that one home and approximately 12 vehicles were destroyed in the Walnut Street blaze, in addition to a workshop.

"The family safely escaped," wrote CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Spokeswoman Jody Hagemann.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries, the spokeswoman reported.

UPDATED at 3:53 p.m. May 14: The brush fire in Wildomar was contained to two acres as of 3:20 p.m., according to a fire official.

One structure, described as a workshop, and two outbuildings have been damaged, Jody Hagemann of CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department reported.

ORIGINAL POST:

Black smoke was visible Tuesday afternoon in Murrieta from a wildland fire in Wildomar that at publication time had damaged at least one structure.

The blaze was reported at 2:14 p.m. in the 21900 block of Walnut Street, and involved a "structure and vegetation," according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann.

Murrieta firefighters were among 60 firefighters and 18 engine companies on scene, she reported.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The area features several manufactured homes, although it has not been confirmed if that was the type of structure damaged today.

According to Wildomar resident Gary Andre, the yard at the residence contained "piles of junk" everywhere.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Check back for updates.