Murrieta

A fast-moving wildfire near the La Cresta community in unincorporated Murrieta has scorched 75 acres, leading to evacuation orders as firefighters combat the blaze from ground and air.

Evacuations have been ordered due to the Volcano Fire burning near Murrieta. The fire, which started at 2:30 p.m., covers 77 acres near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area as of 4:42 p.m., according to CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department.

Firefighters are combating a brush fire near Murrieta, which has led to evacuation orders. The incident, named the Volcano Fire, is currently being addressed by emergency responders.

Murrieta police used a drone to track and arrest two armed individuals described as convicted felons in an open field near Linnel Lane and McElwain. The operation occurred recently during the early morning hours, though specific dates and times were not disclosed.

A suspect was arrested for a stabbing attack in Murrieta that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The suspect, identified as Gekeith McDuffie, 37, was taken into custody on July 2 at the Waterstone Apartments after witnesses reported the incident.

A motorcyclist was shot on the 215 Freeway in Murrieta, prompting a temporary closure of lanes for a police investigation. The incident occurred early Thursday. Police were searching for evidence related to the shooting.

A motorcyclist was shot in the leg while riding on the 215 Freeway in Riverside County. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta. The gunman remains at large.

Firefighters in Murrieta rescued eight ducklings trapped in a storm drain Sunday evening as their mother watched. The rescue occurred near the intersection of Via Del Sol and Via La Colina around 5:45 p.m.