What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 16, 2026, the Shore Fire is an active wildfire burning in Riverside County, California, near San Timoteo Canyon Road southwest of Calimesa.
The fire is located in the Inland Empire region and has prompted a significant emergency response from CAL FIRE and Riverside County Fire Department officials.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Shore Fire include:
- Calimesa
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Moreno Valley
- San Timoteo Canyon area
- Surrounding areas of Riverside County
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of June 16, 2026, the Shore Fire has burned approximately 2,053 acres and is 20% contained.
Firefighters continue to use both air and ground resources to strengthen and expand containment lines around the fire perimeter. Incident officials report that containment efforts are ongoing while crews work to limit further fire spread and protect nearby communities (1).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for areas threatened by the Shore Fire. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for zones RVC-0231-B and RVC-0231-C, where there is an immediate threat to life and residents are instructed to leave the area immediately.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple surrounding zones, including BMT-0232, BMT-0235, BMT-0374, BMT-0376, BMT-0378, BMT-0379, BMT-0382, BMT-0509, CMS-0233, RVC-0642, and RVC-0231-A.
An evacuation shelter for residents and pets has been established at Valley View High School, located at 13135 Nason Street in Moreno Valley. Large animals may be relocated to the San Jacinto Animal Campus at 581 South Grand Avenue in San Jacinto.
Authorities continue to urge residents in affected areas to monitor official evacuation updates and remain prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen (2).
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 16, 2026, this fire is 20% contained.
