The Brief
- The Mission Fire broke out near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Crestmore Road in Jurupa Valley just after 4 p.m. on Oct. 18.
- The fire has burned approximately 25 acres so far, threatening multiple structures.
- Heavy winds through Saturday have raised concerns over the spread of the fire.
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. – A quickly-growing brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley Friday evening, with the potential to spread even more because of relentless Santa Ana winds through the weekend.
The Mission Fire erupted just after 4 p.m. Mission Boulevard and Crestmore Road, along the Santa Ana River, according to Cal Fire.
Officials originally reported that the fire had burned about 10 acres, but within minutes, that total was updated to 25 acres, with 0% containment.…