Wolf Fire South of Banning Now 75% Contained

Wolf fire, near Banning, now 75% contained

The Wolf fire burning south of Banning is now 75% contained, Cal Fire Riverside officials said Friday evening. The fire — first reported as a brush fire on June 29 — has scorched 2,387 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains. Crews were working around the fire’s perimeter throughout Friday, looking for spots of “minimal smoldering,” Cal Fire Riverside posted to X on Friday. The workers will continue to strengthen the containment lines, as work on sup…

Wolf Fire South of Banning Now 75% Contained

Crews reported further progress Friday containing the Wolf Fire south of Banning, which has scorched 2,387 acres. “Crews work the perimeter of the fire throughout the day looking for spots of minimal smoldering. Containment is at 75%,” Cal Fire Riverside posted Friday evening. ” … Crews will continue to strengthen the containment lines and work on suppression repair continues.” Evacuation orders were reduced to warnings in several areas, while o…