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Crews Hold Bain Fire Size Overnight in Riverside County

20 May 2026 09:05

Firefighters have made progress on two wildfires in Riverside County. The Bain fire near Jurupa Valley is 25% contained at 1,375 acres after overnight efforts, with four people injured.

The Verona fire near Homeland remains at 439 acres with no containment. Evacuations are in place for both fires.

- Bain fire: 1,375 acres, 25% containment, four injuries. - Verona fire: 439 acres, no containment, outbuildings destroyed.

- Evacuations active for Jurupa Valley, Riverside, and parts of Hemet. - Drone flights briefly grounded aircraft on the Bain fire.

Firefighters face challenging conditions with low humidity and high temperatures expected.

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