Crews battle fast-moving Bain Fire in Jurupa Valley as evacuations underway
A fast-moving brush fire, known as the Bain Fire, erupted in Jurupa Valley, burning at least 20 acres of vegetation. Firefighters are responding with a significant force to contain the blaze, which has the potential to spread to 80 acres. Evacuations are underway, although specific areas affected have not yet been disclosed.
- ▪The Bain Fire broke out around 11:22 a.m. near Bain Street and Limonite Avenue.
- ▪Approximately 100 personnel and multiple firefighting resources have been deployed to combat the fire.
- ▪Evacuations began around 12:50 p.m., but details on affected areas are still pending.
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Metro breaking Crews battle fast-moving Bain Fire in Jurupa Valley as evacuations underway By Kevin Barr Published May 19, 2026, 4:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A fast-moving brush fire erupted in the Santa Ana River bottom Tuesday, torching at least 20 acres of dry vegetation as air tankers thundered overhead and firefighters raced to keep the blaze from exploding further. The so-called Bain Fire broke out around 11:22 a.m. near Bain Street and Limonite Avenue in Jurupa Valley, according to Cal Fire. Flames tore through thick brush and heavy fuels at a “moderate rate of speed,” triggering a massive firefighting response on the edge of Riverside and Jurupa Valley.
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