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The Clay Fire in Riverside County, near Los Angeles, has ignited on Tuesday evening and has grown to nearly 40 acres.
Why It Matters
The Clay Fire is the latest fire to erupt as Southern California has been inundated with deadly wildfires in January.
The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire grew to be the largest, prompting numerous evacuation orders and destroying thousands of structures. Air quality is also a growing concern for residents as the containment of these fires continues.
What To Know
In an update by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on Tuesday at 6:49 p.m. PT, the fire is burning near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard, in Jurupa Valley.
The fire is 38 acres and is currently zero percent contained, CAL Fire says. The cause of the fire is also under investigation.
Below is a map of the impacted area as noted by CAL Fire:
This is a breaking news story that will be updated with additional information.
