10:56 A.M. UPDATE: The Mountain Fire did not destroy Mountain Center. At this time, we do not know if any structures in that area were affected. However, vegetation on both sides of Highway 243 were destroy.









PHOTOS: Mountain Center fire photos
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10:56 A.M. UPDATE: The Mountain Fire did not destroy Mountain Center. At this time, we do not know if any structures in that area were affected. However, vegetation on both sides of Highway 243 were destroy.









The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Code Enforcement and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors would like to remind the members of the public of the dangers of fireworks. Avoid the Worst – Obey the Law and Put SAFETY First! Public safety officials from the County…
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