UPDATE 5:01 P.M.: CHP just lifted the highway 74 and 243 closures.
THURS 8/16/18: Evacuation orders for #CranstonFire areas LIFTED at 5 p.m. Residents of Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch, Strawberry Creek may return home. Always be aware of your surroundings and drive with caution! @RSO @CALFIRERRU @NWSSanDiego
— RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 17, 2018
Highway 74 from Borco Street in Hemet to Lake Hemet in Garner Valley is closed due to rain. Evacuations were issued for several parts of Mountain Center.
THURS 8/16/18: A flash flood warning is impacting the #CranstonFire burn area. Evacuation orders issued for Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch and Strawberry Creek. Use northbound Highway 243. @RSO @CALFIRERRU @NWSSanDiego
— RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 16, 2018
Current road closures near the #CranstonFire burn area: #CranstonFlashFlood Warning:
- Hwy. 74 east at Cranston Fire Station
- Hwy. 243 south at Saunders
- Hwy. 74 north at Morris Ranch@RSO @CALFIRERRU @Caltrans8— RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 16, 2018