Shore Fire Grows to 3,000+ Acres, 32% Containment
Key Questions
What is the current status of the Shore Fire near Calimesa?
The Shore Fire has burned 2,600 acres in the Badlands area of Riverside County with 25% containment as of mid-June. Evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect.
How is the Shore Fire affecting air quality?
Wildfire smoke has prompted air quality alerts for June 18 in affected areas including the Coachella Valley. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory.
What caused the Shore Fire?
The cause of the Shore Fire remains unknown according to current reports.
The Shore Fire in the Badlands near Calimesa has grown to over 3,000 acres with 32% containment as of June 17. Evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect. An air quality alert has been issued for Wednesday June 18 due to smoke, affecting Coachella Valley, Temecula, Hemet. Cause unknown.
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Updated Jun 17, 2026