Record Fire Burns Near San Jacinto, California

A significant brush fire known as the Record Fire erupted near San Jacinto on Sunday, initially reported at 2:15 p.m. and rapidly expanding from five acres to approximately 650 acres by evening, with no structures threatened and no evacuations ordered. Despite the fire's growth, which prompted evacuation warnings for some areas, no injuries were reported, although six firefighters were hospitalized with minor symptoms. The firefighting efforts involved 175 personnel, 21 engines, and water-dropping aircraft, with containment remaining at 0%. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the region was experiencing high temperatures and winds, which may have contributed to the rapid spread. Ground units and aerial support are actively working to control the blaze as it continues to develop.