Record California wildfire burns hundreds of acres, forces evacuations and injures several firefighters


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The Record Fire that started near San Jacinto, California, burned more than 650 acres on Sunday, according to authorities.

The brush fire was reported around 2:15 p.m. near Soboba Road and Gilman Spring Road north of San Jacinto, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

An investigation by firefighters determined that the fire was caused by humans.

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An investigation by firefighters determined that the fire was caused by humans. (Riverside County Fire Department)

The fire remains 0% contained as of 10 p.m. local time, the fire department said.

At least six firefighters working to extinguish the blaze were hospitalized with minor injuries. Ground units and water-dropping aircraft helped fight the fire.

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At least six firefighters working to extinguish the blaze were hospitalized with minor injuries. (iStock)

Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of Riverside County in response to the fire.

A reception and care center has opened at Nicolet Middle School in Banning.

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Evacuation warnings have been issued for parts of Riverside County in response to the fire. (iStock)

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The fire remains under investigation.

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