Firefighters Battle Expanding Nixon Fire in Riverside County

Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to control a rapidly spreading wildfire known as the Nixon Fire, which has consumed nearly 4,500 acres in Aguanga, southeastern Riverside County. The fire ignited shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday near Tule Valley Road and Richard Nixon Boulevard. Initially starting at five acres, the blaze surged to 295 acres within two hours and escalated to 1,000 acres just three hours later. In response to the fire's rapid growth, evacuation orders have been issued for multiple areas, including RVC-TULE2-A, RVC-TULE2-B, and RVC-TABLEMT5, among others. The designated evacuation zones are bounded by Cooper Cienega Trail to the north, Bailey Road to the south, Holly Ann to the east, and Terwilliger Road to the west. Additionally, evacuation warnings have been established for surrounding regions, with updates provided through an interactive map and Cal Fire's social media channels. Cal Fire, in collaboration with the Riverside County Fire Department, has established a care and reception center for displaced residents at Temecula Valley High School. As of now, officials have not disclosed information regarding any destroyed structures. Local resident Richard Enriquez expressed his distress, revealing that the fire destroyed his chicken coop, leaving him in a difficult financial situation. The community remains on high alert as firefighting efforts continue.