Firefighters on Saturday morning gained further control over the "Pauba Fire" that prompted evacuation orders and sent plumes of smoke into the skies over the Temecula region on Friday.
The brush fire broke out Friday afternoon at the 31900 block of Pauba Road in Temecula, east of the Pechanga Resort Casino in Riverside County.
Overnight, firefighters gained 50% containment on the fire, which burned 101 acres. Evacuation warnings have been lifted and Pauba Road was reopened, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department.
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However, fire crews remain at the scene to strengthen containment lines. Caution is advised if you're traveling in the area.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation, Cal Fire said.
