The Silver Fire burning south of Banning in the Poppet Flats area has spread to more than 19000+ acres. It has injured three people… two of them firefighters and has destroyed multiple structures.
Evacuation Centers at Hemet High School and Beaumont High School.
Multiple Homes burning with the fire 70% Contained
Highway 243 is now closed.
Mandatory evacuations in Vista Grande, Mount Edna, Poppet Flats, Twin Pines and Silent Valley.
About 500+ firefighters from various fire departments are battling the blaze with the help of five helicopters and four air tankers including the DC10.