India, July 10 -- The Bluff Fire continued to burn near homes in Menifee, Riverside County, California, on Thursday evening, prompting localized evacuations and a large emergency response. According to CAL FIRE, the vegetation fire was reported shortly before 3:46 p.m. PDT near Pacific Bluff Street and Brentworth Street. What began as a small brush fire later grew to an estimated 10 to 15 acres. Fire officials said structures were under immediate threat as crews worked to slow its spread. Evacuations were ordered in parts of Highland Court and the Bell Mountain area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

CAL FIRE Riverside Unit said the fire was burning through light and medium vegetation fuels in a brush-covered area near r...