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PHOTOS: Buck Fire continues to burn

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Photo essay by Jenny Kirchner of Tuesday, the first day of the Buck Fire. To read current updates on the fire, click here.

Fire1 — Flames soar above the brush as the Buck Fire grows rapidly on Tuesday in Sage. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire2 — CDF 73 drops fire retardant in an attempt to slow the blaze. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire3 — As of around 3:45pm Tuesday afternoon, 9 homes were evacuated and 3 structures were damaged. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire4 — Ground crews start walking up Stanley Rd to work on the perimeter of the blaze. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire5 — The United States Air Force worked on the Buck Fire on Tuesday. After a drop of retardant, they head back to March Air Base to refill. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire6 — The United States Air Force was involved in fighting the Buck Fire on Tuesday afternoon, dropping retardant along with CDF. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire7 — CalFire officials talk as the pass each other on Stanley Rd in Sage. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire8 — Riverside County Sheriffs and city police patrolled nearby streets. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire9 — CDF Fire Air Attack Helicopter 531 drops water in attempt to save a residence at the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire10 — Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire11 — Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire12 — CDF Fire Air Attack Helicopter 531 heads to refill with water to make more air drops. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire13 — Los Angeles County assisted with air drops during the Buck Fire on Tuesday. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire14 — Orange County also provided assistance with fighting the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire15 — Riverside County Animal Service came out to rescue any displaced animals at the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire16 — CDF Fire Air Attack Helicopter 531 drops water at the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire17 — CDF Fire Air Attack Helicopter 531 makes it way through the smoke after making a water drop. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire18 — News crews interview Riverside County Animal Control on Tuesday at the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire19 — Multiple helicopters and ground crews work together to fight the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire20 — Units set up a home base at the Pavoreal property near Sage Rd and Stanley Rd. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire21 — BDF Engine 353 helps in the efforts to control the Buck Fire. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire22 — As the sun set, the Buck Fire lights up the sky with the eerie smoke as it burns. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Fire23 — The Buck Fire around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night from Stanley Rd and Sage Rd. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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