Fire near Temecula, Ca scorches up to 100 acres

August 1, 2012 – TEMECULA, CA. – Riverside County Fire Department officials have reported that the fire has scorched 100 acres in the city of La Cresta and is now being managed along with United States Forest Service (Cleveland). Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department first responders are on the scene of a vegetation fire burning at Tenaja Road and Via Volcano in De Luz, it was reported today. As of noon, the blaze had consumed 15 acres at a moderate rate of spread, according to a Riverside County Fire Department report. No injuries or evacuations have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation. –SWRNN