Nixon Fire Engulfs 4,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Riverside County

Firefighters battle rapidly spreading blaze as evacuation orders affect thousands of residents

• The Nixon Fire ignited Monday afternoon near Aguanga, California, and has since grown to nearly 4,000 acres.
• Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for approximately 2,000 structures in southern Riverside County.
• Firefighting efforts are hindered by shifting winds and difficult terrain, complicating containment.
• The Park Fire in Northern California, now the fifth-largest in state history, continues to burn with only 14% containment.
• Cal Fire emphasizes the importance of fire safety measures to prevent human-caused wildfires.

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