A car crash ignited a fire Monday in a remote Inland Empire canyon, and the blaze quickly spread, triggering evacuation warnings. The blaze, dubbed the Manzanita fire, was reported about 3 p.m. after the accident near Lamb Canyon ignited brush. The city of Riverside also issued a notice to residents: “Some cellphone users are receiving emergency evacuation alerts. 11:20 p.m.: This article was updated with details on a burned mobile home in the Hill fire. 10:50 p.m.: This article was updated with additional details on the size and growth of the fires.
Source: Los Angeles Times June 27, 2017 02:51 UTC