Crossing Fire in Riverside County Fully Contained After Burning 126 Acres

A 126-acre wildfire known as the Crossing Fire near Highway 371 in Aguanga, California, has been fully contained after burning for nearly two days. Fire crews, including multiple agencies and air tankers, worked to establish control lines and halt the fire's spread, which was stopped by early evening on Tuesday. The fire destroyed one outbuilding, caused a firefighter to suffer heat exhaustion, and prompted evacuation orders that were later lifted as containment improved. Containment percentages rose from 40% to 85% overnight, and by Thursday morning, the fire was reported as 100% contained, meaning the fire perimeter was fully enclosed by control lines, although the fire may still burn within those lines. Firefighters continue to monitor and reinforce control lines to ensure the fire does not spread beyond the containment area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.