Palomar fire update: Vegetation fire in Wildomar sparks evacuation notices; scary videos emerge

The fire is at three acres at the time of writing and it has a continued moderate rate of spread and an immediate structure threat, as per reports. The vegetation fire also prompted evacuation orders.

“Evacuation Orders have been requested for Zone: WDR-1939 and Evacuation Warnings have been requested for Zones: WDR-1943 & WDR-1880,” the report noted. A later update noted that the orders had been issued. A further evacuation warning was also issued and it read “Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones: WDR-1943 & WDR-1880.”

An update from Watch Duty noted that forward progression had been stopped and any threats to structures nearby were taken care of.

The Riverside County Fire Department shared a photo of the map. “Firefighter are on-scene of a quarter acre burning in light grass,” they wrote.

Another person shared photos of the blaze.

They noted that a helicopter had been requested, which Watch Duty also reported. News of the wildfire also sparked concerns in nearby Murrieta.

“We are aware of smoke seen north of Murrieta due to a vegetation fire located in Wildomar from the #PalomarFire. MURRIETA FIRE & RESCUE is assisting our CAL- Fire partners on this incident. There is no active fire within Murrieta city limits at this time,” they wrote.

“Wildfires can develop and change rapidly, and it is essential to monitor your local fire, police, and city social media accounts,” they added.

One person shared photos of the blaze as well.

“Brush Fire in Wildomar,” the individual wrote. When the blaze had begun it was around 1/4 acre in grass with structures threatened in 5 mins and a potential for 15 acres, Watch Duty reported. Three additional units were requested at the time to help deal with the situation.

(This story is being updated)