A 256-acre wildfire burning near the Riverside-San Diego county line, prompting evacuation orders and warnings that are now lifted, was fully contained Tuesday, authorities said.
The Henderson Fire broke out shortly after 5:30 p.m. Friday near Henderson Road and the Pala Casino, north of state Route 76 and east of Interstate 15 in San Diego County, Cal Fire reported.
The wildfire spread northwest and grew to 30 acres by 6:59 p.m. Friday as ground air crews worked to subdue the blaze, officials said. Within three hours the fire jumped to 200 acres. By Saturday afternoon, crews achieved 15% containment.
“The fire is listed as patrol status, where firefighters will continue to monitor for hotspots, mitigate any hazards and monitor the control lines,” according to a Cal Fire statement Monday morning.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Friday for some San Diego County areas, and warnings were issued for the area north of the Riverside County line including the Oak Haven Estates and parts of the Pechanga Reservation, east of Rainbow Oaks Drive and Pala Road, south of Pechanga Road and Anza Road and west of the Crosley Truck Trail.
A care and reception center was established for Riverside County residents impacted by the fire at Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road. A temporary evacuation staging area was set up in the Pala Casino parking lot.
The fire’s cause was under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
Updated June 4, 2025, 12:32 p.m.
