06/16/2026
⚠️ Update
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for portions of Beaumont due to the Shore Fire. Residents in affected areas should be prepared to leave if conditions worsen and monitor official emergency alerts for the latest information.
[EVENING UPDATE 6/19/26 7:00PM] The fire remains at 3,085 acres and is now 91% contained. Firefighters have made significant progress extinguishing interior hotspots, completing mop-up operations, and continuing suppression repair activities throughout the incident area.
The evacuation WARNING for the Shore Fire Perimeter will remain in effect through the weekend to ensure the safety of both residents and firefighters as crews continue their work.
This will be the final Shore Fire update until Monday morning, June 22, 2026.
[EVENING UPDATE 6/19/26 7:00PM] The fire remains at 3,085 acres and is now 78% contained. Firefighters made significant progress today strengthening containment and control lines and conducting mop-up operations on smoldering hotspots within the fire area.
Crews will continue suppression repair efforts, strengthen containment lines, and patrol the fire perimeter throughout the evening. The Damage Inspection Team is completing assessments of structures impacted by the incident.
An evacuation WARNING remains in effect for the Shore Fire Perimeter only. All other evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS have been canceled.
No injuries reported.
[UPDATE 6/18/26 8:00 AM] The fire remains at 3,085 acres and is now 67% contained. Ground crews and dozer operators made significant progress overnight establishing and strengthening containment and control lines around the fire perimeter. Increased relative humidity and a persistent marine layer contributed to favorable firefighting conditions and supported suppression efforts.
Today, crews will continue strengthening containment lines, begin mop-up operations, and monitor and extinguish remaining hotspots within the fire area.
The evacuation ORDER for the Shore Fire Perimeter zone remains in effect, along with the surrounding evacuation WARNINGS. Fire officials continue to evaluate conditions and will adjust evacuation statuses when it is safe to do so.
To view evacuation zones and maps, visit: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
[EVENING UPDATE 6/17/26 7:00PM] The fire remains at 3,085 acres and is now 54% contained. Firefighters made significant progress throughout the day strengthening and expanding containment lines, securing the fire perimeter, and addressing interior hotspots. Crews will continue working through the night to improve containment and monitor remaining heat within the fire area.
As firefighters continue making progress on the Shore Fire, evacuation ORDERS for zones RVC-231-B and RVC-231-C have been downgraded to WARNINGS. The Shore Fire Perimeter remains under an evacuation ORDER.
To view evacuation zones and maps, visit: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
[UPDATE 6/17/26 7:30AM] The fire remains at 3,085 acres and is now 40% contained. Ground crews made significant progress overnight constructing and strengthening containment lines, laying hose around the fire perimeter, and monitoring interior hotspot activity.
Today, firefighters will continue strengthening containment lines and ensuring hotspots remain within the fire perimeter. Interior islands of vegetation will continue to burn within the established fire area and may produce visible smoke columns throughout the day.
All evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect. The Incident Command Team continues to assess fire conditions and develop a safe re-entry plan for affected residents. To view evacuation zones and maps, visit: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. While Highway 60 remains open, fire activity and ongoing firefighting operations may impact traffic in the area. Please use caution and remain alert for firefighters, heavy equipment, and emergency vehicles entering and exiting the incident.
No injuries have been reported.
[UPDATE 6/16/26 7:00PM] The fire is mapped at 3,085 acres and is 32% contained. The increase in acreage is due to interior islands of unburned vegetation burning within the established fire perimeter.
Resources will continue working throughout the evening to monitor hotspots, lay hose, and strengthen containment lines around the fire perimeter. Interior hotspots may remain active and continue to produce visible smoke.
All evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect. The Incident Command Team will conduct a repopulation meeting tomorrow morning (6/17/26) to evaluate conditions and develop a safe re-entry plan for residents.
Highway 60 westbound at Interstate 10 is open. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling in the area, as drift smoke may reduce visibility. Firefighters, heavy equipment, and emergency personnel remain actively engaged in operations.
[UPDATE 6/16/26 7:30AM] The fire is holding at 2,600 acres and is 25% contained.
Crews continue to face challenges due to steep, rocky terrain, which has made access difficult. Firing operations were successful in removing unburned fuel within the fire perimeter, helping firefighters get ahead of the fire and strengthen containment efforts.
Today, resources will continue establishing and strengthening control lines while maintaining structure defense operations.
Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect. The incident command team is assessing the fire threat and working to determine a safe plan for repopulation.
Highway 60 westbound remains closed at the I-10.
No injuries have been reported.
[UPDATE 11:50PM] the fire is mapped at 2,053 acres and 20% contained. Air and ground resources will continue working throughout the evening to build and strengthen containment lines around the fire perimeter.
Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect.
This will be the final update of the evening.
[UPDATE 8:15PM] The fire is 1,500 acres and 0% contained. Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect.
Highway 60 westbound at Interstate 10 will be shut down at 8:15PM for several hours. Highway 60 eastbound will remain open. For road closures, please visit California Highway Patrol : https://cad.chp.ca.gov/traffic.aspx
[UPDATE 7:00PM] Zone RVC-0231C has been upgraded from an Evacuation WARNING to an ORDER
An evacuation WARNING is in effect for zone RVC-0231A
To access a map of the affected zones please utilize the following link: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
[UPDATE 6:00PM] The fire is mapped at 450 acres and 0% contained.
EVACUATION WARNING has been upgraded to an ORDER for zone RVC-0231B
Evacuation WARNINGS are now in effect for the following zones:
BMT-0232
BMT-0235
BMT-0374
BMT-0376
BMT-0509
BMT-0379
BMT-0382
CMS-0233
RVC-0642
To access a map of the affected zones please utilize the following link: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
[UPDATE 4:30PM] The fire is approximately 120 acres. Multiple air and ground resources are responding.
An EVACUATION WARNING is in effect for zone RVC-0231B.
To access a map of the evacuation WARNING please utilize the following link: https://go.genasys.com/ehbqun
An evacuation shelter is established for citizens and pets at:
Valley View High School
13135 Nason St., Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Large animals may be taken to:
San Jacinto Animal Campus
581 S. Grand Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92582
VEGETATION FIRE - rpt @ 3:22PM near San Timoteo Canyon Rd. west of Fisherman's Retreat in the unincorporated area of El Casco. Multiple air and ground resources are responding to multiple reports of smoke showing from the area. Updates to follow as the incident unfolds.
County of Riverside
