Verona Fire Scorches 500 Acres, Prompts Evacuation Orders

Firefighters have now clarified that the blaze is at 500 acres, and remains at 5% containment.

Please visit the [CAL FIRE website](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/5/19/verona-fire#section--evac-alerts) for the latest information on evacuation orders and firefighting efforts.

Watch Duty confirms the fire is now 5% contained.

The wildfire has continued to increase in size to an estimated 600 acres with no containment.

An evacuation shelter remains open at West Valley High School in Hemet, while large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter.

Authorities previously warned the fire had the potential to rapidly expand beyond 500 acres due to dangerous fire behavior and structure threats in the area.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone RVC-1285, while evacuation warnings continue for Zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, and RVC-1187. Additional warnings have also been issued for nearby zones as fire conditions continue to evolve.

Incident Command reports that retardant lines have been established around both flanks of the fire, helping slow additional spread as air and ground crews work to protect nearby homes and structures.

The Verona Fire has now grown to approximately 200 acres as firefighters continue battling the fast-moving vegetation fire near Homeland in Riverside County.

An evacuation shelter has been established at West Valley High School, located at 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. Large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S Grand Ave in San Jacinto.

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, RVC-1187, and RVC-1285. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones RVC-1076, RVC-1077, RVC-1286, HMT-1188, HMT-1189, and HMT-1292.

The Verona Fire was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. The fire spread rapidly, growing from roughly five acres to 175 acres within the first two hours. Additional ground and air resources have been requested.

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Riverside County community of Homeland has grown to at least 175 acres and is burning at a dangerous rate of spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby zones.

Incident reported at Verona Ln & Juniper Springs Rd.

Firefighters have now clarified that the blaze is at 500 acres, and remains at 5% containment.

Please visit the [CAL FIRE website](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/5/19/verona-fire#section--evac-alerts) for the latest information on evacuation orders and firefighting efforts.

Watch Duty confirms the fire is now 5% contained.

The wildfire has continued to increase in size to an estimated 600 acres with no containment.

An evacuation shelter remains open at West Valley High School in Hemet, while large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter.

Authorities previously warned the fire had the potential to rapidly expand beyond 500 acres due to dangerous fire behavior and structure threats in the area.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone RVC-1285, while evacuation warnings continue for Zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, and RVC-1187. Additional warnings have also been issued for nearby zones as fire conditions continue to evolve.

Incident Command reports that retardant lines have been established around both flanks of the fire, helping slow additional spread as air and ground crews work to protect nearby homes and structures.

The Verona Fire has now grown to approximately 200 acres as firefighters continue battling the fast-moving vegetation fire near Homeland in Riverside County.

An evacuation shelter has been established at West Valley High School, located at 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. Large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S Grand Ave in San Jacinto.

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, RVC-1187, and RVC-1285. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones RVC-1076, RVC-1077, RVC-1286, HMT-1188, HMT-1189, and HMT-1292.

The Verona Fire was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. The fire spread rapidly, growing from roughly five acres to 175 acres within the first two hours. Additional ground and air resources have been requested.

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Riverside County community of Homeland has grown to at least 175 acres and is burning at a dangerous rate of spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby zones.

Incident reported at Verona Ln & Juniper Springs Rd.

Firefighters have now clarified that the blaze is at 500 acres, and remains at 5% containment.

Please visit the [CAL FIRE website](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/5/19/verona-fire#section--evac-alerts) for the latest information on evacuation orders and firefighting efforts.

Watch Duty confirms the fire is now 5% contained.

The wildfire has continued to increase in size to an estimated 600 acres with no containment.

An evacuation shelter remains open at West Valley High School in Hemet, while large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter.

Authorities previously warned the fire had the potential to rapidly expand beyond 500 acres due to dangerous fire behavior and structure threats in the area.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone RVC-1285, while evacuation warnings continue for Zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, and RVC-1187. Additional warnings have also been issued for nearby zones as fire conditions continue to evolve.

Incident Command reports that retardant lines have been established around both flanks of the fire, helping slow additional spread as air and ground crews work to protect nearby homes and structures.

The Verona Fire has now grown to approximately 200 acres as firefighters continue battling the fast-moving vegetation fire near Homeland in Riverside County.

An evacuation shelter has been established at West Valley High School, located at 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. Large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S Grand Ave in San Jacinto.

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, RVC-1187, and RVC-1285. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones RVC-1076, RVC-1077, RVC-1286, HMT-1188, HMT-1189, and HMT-1292.

The Verona Fire was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. The fire spread rapidly, growing from roughly five acres to 175 acres within the first two hours. Additional ground and air resources have been requested.

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Riverside County community of Homeland has grown to at least 175 acres and is burning at a dangerous rate of spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby zones.

Incident reported at Verona Ln & Juniper Springs Rd.

Firefighters have now clarified that the blaze is at 500 acres, and remains at 5% containment.

Please visit the [CAL FIRE website](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/5/19/verona-fire#section--evac-alerts) for the latest information on evacuation orders and firefighting efforts.

Watch Duty confirms the fire is now 5% contained.

The wildfire has continued to increase in size to an estimated 600 acres with no containment.

An evacuation shelter remains open at West Valley High School in Hemet, while large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter.

Authorities previously warned the fire had the potential to rapidly expand beyond 500 acres due to dangerous fire behavior and structure threats in the area.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone RVC-1285, while evacuation warnings continue for Zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, and RVC-1187. Additional warnings have also been issued for nearby zones as fire conditions continue to evolve.

Incident Command reports that retardant lines have been established around both flanks of the fire, helping slow additional spread as air and ground crews work to protect nearby homes and structures.

The Verona Fire has now grown to approximately 200 acres as firefighters continue battling the fast-moving vegetation fire near Homeland in Riverside County.

An evacuation shelter has been established at West Valley High School, located at 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. Large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S Grand Ave in San Jacinto.

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, RVC-1187, and RVC-1285. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones RVC-1076, RVC-1077, RVC-1286, HMT-1188, HMT-1189, and HMT-1292.

The Verona Fire was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. The fire spread rapidly, growing from roughly five acres to 175 acres within the first two hours. Additional ground and air resources have been requested.

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Riverside County community of Homeland has grown to at least 175 acres and is burning at a dangerous rate of spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby zones.

Incident reported at Verona Ln & Juniper Springs Rd.

Firefighters have now clarified that the blaze is at 500 acres, and remains at 5% containment.

Please visit the [CAL FIRE website](https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2026/5/19/verona-fire#section--evac-alerts) for the latest information on evacuation orders and firefighting efforts.

Watch Duty confirms the fire is now 5% contained.

The wildfire has continued to increase in size to an estimated 600 acres with no containment.

An evacuation shelter remains open at West Valley High School in Hemet, while large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter.

Authorities previously warned the fire had the potential to rapidly expand beyond 500 acres due to dangerous fire behavior and structure threats in the area.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone RVC-1285, while evacuation warnings continue for Zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, and RVC-1187. Additional warnings have also been issued for nearby zones as fire conditions continue to evolve.

Incident Command reports that retardant lines have been established around both flanks of the fire, helping slow additional spread as air and ground crews work to protect nearby homes and structures.

The Verona Fire has now grown to approximately 200 acres as firefighters continue battling the fast-moving vegetation fire near Homeland in Riverside County.

An evacuation shelter has been established at West Valley High School, located at 3401 Mustang Way in Hemet. Large and small animals can be taken to the San Jacinto Animal Shelter at 581 S Grand Ave in San Jacinto.

Evacuation orders are in effect for zones RVC-1185, RVC-1186, RVC-1187, and RVC-1285. Evacuation warnings are in effect for zones RVC-1076, RVC-1077, RVC-1286, HMT-1188, HMT-1189, and HMT-1292.

The Verona Fire was first reported at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. The fire spread rapidly, growing from roughly five acres to 175 acres within the first two hours. Additional ground and air resources have been requested.

A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Riverside County community of Homeland has grown to at least 175 acres and is burning at a dangerous rate of spread, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for several nearby zones.

Incident reported at Verona Ln & Juniper Springs Rd.