The Palmer Fire in Beaumont is seen in a photo released Sept. 2, 2017, by Cal Fire Riverside.
Several Beaumont residents were ordered to evacuate their homes Saturday afternoon as a fire burned 500 acres in the town, officials said.
The mandatory evacuation included residents on Live Oak Canyon Road between San Timoteo Road and the 10 Freeway, according to Cal Fire Riverside.
The fire spread swiftly after it was first reported at about 1:30 p.m. near San Timoteo Canyon Road and Fisherman’s Retreat, the agency said.
The blaze was originally reported to cover about 50 acres. It was being dubbed the Palmer Fire.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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