Murrieta: Tenaja Fire Grows To 1,400+ Acres Overnight

09.04.2019 | 3:56 PM | MURRIETA – Firefighters were continuing their battle against the fast-moving Tenaja Fire, overnight and into Thursday morning.

Authorities responded to reports of a brush fire near the intersection of Teneja and Clinton Keith roads around 3:56 PM.

Crews arriving on scene located a fire burning in heavy vegetation and threatening nearby homes.

Firefighters worked to battle the flames while defending homes but the blaze quickly grew. By Thursday morning the flames had burned an estimated 1,400 acres.

Officials reported that approximately 7% of the fire had been contained by 7:30 AM on Thursday morning.

Although the cause of the fire was still under investigation, officials reported that it may have been triggered by lightning in the area.

All Murrieta Valley Unified School District schools were closed Thursday as a result of the fire.

Mandatory evacuation orders were in effect for residents living on Trails Circle and Copper Canyon. Areas in Bear Creek were under a voluntary evacuation order.

The San Jacinto Animal Shelter is providing accommodations for large animals.

Small animals and their human companions were welcome to stay at a reception center at the Murrieta Mesa High School.

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