The Wood fire prompts evacuations in Riverside County
The Wood fire has burned roughly 60 acres in Riverside County.
The Wood fire has burned roughly 60 acres in Riverside County. (AlertCalifornia) Aug.
25, 2026 Updated 11:24 PM PT Click here to listen to this article See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.
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