What changes for Riverside-area residents: the Volcano Fire, burning near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in unincorporated Murrieta (La Cresta), remains active and is not yet fully controlled. As of Thursday evening, Cal Fire’s Riverside Unit reported the blaze at 143.6 acres and 60% containment, meaning parts of the fire perimeter are still uncontrolled and could pose ongoing risk to nearby communities.
Where and when the fire started
Cal Fire records show the Volcano Fire began at 2:52 p.m. July 7. The agency lists the initial location as Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area of unincorporated Murrieta, within Riverside County.
Current status and official details
By Thursday evening firefighters had achieved 60% containment, with the remaining perimeter still active. Cal Fire has not released information on the cause of the blaze.
"The containment percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line."
Containment does not mean a fire is out; it reflects how much of the fire’s edge is enclosed by control lines created and inspected by firefighting crews. Cal Fire and incident command adjust containment figures as crews build, inspect and reinforce those lines.
- Acres burned: 143.6
- Containment: 60%
- Initial ignition: 2:52 p.m., July 7
- Location: Via Volcano and Tenaja Road, unincorporated Murrieta (La Cresta)
- Fire agency: Cal Fire Riverside Unit
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Acres burned | 143.6 |
| Containment | 60% |
| Start time | 2:52 p.m., July 7 |
| Agency | Cal Fire Riverside Unit |
What residents should do
Officials have not published additional evacuation orders or road closure details in the Cal Fire update. Riverside County residents near the Murrieta and La Cresta areas should monitor official information sources for changes and consider common wildfire precautions:
- Follow updates from Cal Fire Riverside Unit and Riverside County emergency channels.
- Sign up for local emergency alerts and have an evacuation plan ready.
- Limit outdoor activity if smoke affects air quality; sensitive groups should take extra precautions.
News Block will continue to monitor information from Cal Fire and Riverside County authorities and will report new developments, including containment progress and any public-safety orders affecting Riverside-area residents.
