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A wildfire that rapidly spread over nearly 2,500 in the Aguanga area slowed its spread overnight and fire crews were able to increase containment of the blaze, but fire officials Wednesday were preparing for continued wind gusts that could again push the flames.

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect in and around Aguanga. At least 15 additional structures are threatened by the blaze, which is 0% contained.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for thousands of people Tuesday after the Highland Fire in Riverside County doubled in size overnight.

The fast-moving fire in Aguanga started Monday afternoon and is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds.

A wind-fanned wildfire doubled in size overnight in Riverside County, where evacuation orders remain in effect during another day of windy and dry weather in...

The Highland Fire has since spread to 2,200 acres, and pleas for help for evacuated animals have surfaced.

A wind-fanned wildfire doubled in size overnight in Riverside County, where evacuation orders remain in effect during another day of windy and dry weather in...

Firefighters are battling the Highland Fire in Aguanga that has prompted hundreds to evacuate in Riverside County.

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect in and around Aguanga. At least 15 additional structures are threatened by the blaze, which is 0% contained.

The Highland Fire in Aguanga in Riverside County burned nearly 2,500 acres and as of Monday morning, it is 100% contained.