Firefighters were battling a brush fire that prompted evacuation orders in Riverside County on Friday.
The Pyrite Fire was reported around 5:19 p.m. and was burning in Jurupa Valley, according to Cal Fire.
There were nearly 300 firefighters on the scene, including eight hand crews. They were aided by water drops from two helicopters, fire officials said.
Evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas, with warnings set in place north of Sierra Avenue, south of Lauren Lane, east of Sierra Avenue, and west of Armstrong Road as of 6:45 p.m.
A care and reception site has been established at Jurupa Valley High School. People under evacuation orders can bring their animals to the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter in Jurupa Valley.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
“Riverside County Fire / Cal Fire continues to battle the Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley, just south of Fontana. To allow fire personnel to attack the fire effectively, Sierra Avenue will be closed from Jurupa Avenue to Armstrong Road. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible,” wrote the Fontana Police Department.