Wolf Fire Burns 1,100 Acres, Forces Evacuations Riverside County

The Wolf Fire, a rapidly growing brush fire, ignited near Banning in Riverside County, Southern California, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for several neighborhoods amid critical weather conditions. The blaze has scorched over 1,100 acres and is being fueled by hot, dry, and windy weather, triggering red flag warnings in the region. Firefighters, including over 300 personnel and aerial support, are working through the night to contain the fire, which remains under investigation as to its cause. Highway 243 and other key routes have been closed, and care sites for evacuees and animal shelters have been established to support residents. The fire is part of a series of wildfires affecting Southern California this season, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by severe drought and wind. Officials have yet to announce when evacuation orders will be lifted as containment efforts continue.