Crews are battling a wildfire that erupted in Jurupa Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
The Oak Fire was first reported in the 7100 block of Sierra Avenue around 2:02 p.m. according to the CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department.
The flames quickly charred 35 acres of light, “flashy” fuels. Around 4:30 p.m., crews were able to stop all forward spread of the blaze. Around 7 p.m., 40 percent containment was reported.
Sky5 video showed flames and heavy smoke in a hillside area between the 60 and the 10 freeways.
Shortly before 7 p.m., evacuation orders were lifted for the areas near Alder Avenue and south of Jurupa Avenue on the San Bernardino County side.
All evacuation warnings were also lifted for areas northwest of Armstrong Road, northeast of Sierra Avenue and south of Jurupa Avenue between Sierra Avenue and Alder Avenue. The warning affected around 700 homes at the time, officials said.
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA) 
The fast-moving “Oak Fire” erupted in Jurupa Valley in Riverside County on July 19, 2023. (KTLA)
Multiple air tankers and helicopters were seen dropping water and fire retardant on the flames along with ground crews working to contain the spread.
Displaced residents can head to the Evacuation Care & Reception Center at the Louis Robidoux Library located at 5840 Mission Blvd. in Jurupa Valley. Small and large animals can also be taken to the West Riverside Animal Shelter at 6851 Van Buren Blvd.
Multiple crews remain on the scene including the San Bernardino County Fire Department, CAL FIRE, Fontana Police Department and the Riverside County Fire Department.
“Please use caution and avoid the area if possible to keep the roadways open for emergency vehicles,” CAL FIRE said. “Sierra Ave will be closed for the rest of the night in both directions from Jurupa Ave. to Armstrong St.”
Over the past two weeks, Riverside County has seen several large wildfires break out including the Rabbit Fire, Reche Fire, Highland Fire and more.
As high temps and dry conditions create dangerous conditions for fire ignition, officials are asking the public to refrain from igniting fireworks or burning anything in the open air.
