Highland Fire continues burning with 2,500 acres already scorched

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Important Takeaways:

  • Highland Fire is at 25% containment after burning 2,500 acres in Southern California
  • The wildfire in Southern California that led to evacuations for about 4,000 residents is at least 25% contained, fire officials said on Thursday.
  • The Highland Fire has burned over 2,500 acres, including at least 15 structures and at three homes in Riverside County, according to Cal Fire.
  • The department said the blaze ignited around 12:37 p.m. Monday in Aguanga, California and went uncontained through the evening. No fatalities have been reported and at least one person has been injured as of Thursday.
  • Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, which over 1,100 firefighters responded to.

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