VIDEO: Firefighters made progress on a wildfire burning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday. The Pyrite Fire grew to 550 acres and is now 48% contained. In an update Sunday evening, Cal Fire said all evacuation warnings had been lifted. The Pyrite Fire erupted around 5:20 p.m. Friday near Pyrite Street and Granite Hill Drive, according to Cal Fire. Fire officials initially said the fire was burning in “light flashy fuels” and estimated it at 15 acres. The fire quickly grew, sparking evacuation orders and warnings for residents nearby. Crews used helicopters to make water drops, and Phos-Chek was also dropped on flames. Cal Fire noted that no injuries had been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
