Map: Highland Fire updated evacuation zone and perimeter

After a day of “mild” fire behavior, the Highland Fire in Riverside County was 20% contained and the mandatory evacuation area was reduced.

The report Wednesday evening from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection put the burned area at 2,487 acres (3.9 square miles). Seven structures had been destroyed and more than 2,300 remained threatened, it said.

The fire started Monday, Oct. 30, amid dry, windy weather near the community of Aguanga. The cause remains under investigation.

The red tone on the map above shows the mandatory evacuation area. Evacuation warnings also remain in effect. The black line shows the approximate perimeter as of Wednesday evening. See the CalFire/Riverside website for details and updates.