Evacuations are underway after a brush fire broke out in the northern part of Lake Elsinore on Friday, fire officials said.
The Vista Fire sparked on El Toro Road just before 4:30 p.m. and scorched 141 acres in less than an hour, according to Cal Fire. It is 0% contained.
Evacuation orders are in effect for the area north and west of Highway 74, east of El Toro Road and south of Ethanac Road. The bordering areas are under evacuation warnings.
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A map showing evacuation orders in red and warnings in yellow as of 6:10 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Crews are attacking the blaze from the ground and the air, with the help of approximately 150 personnel, Cal Fire Capt. John Clingingsmith told NBC Los Angeles in a phone interview. The response includes at least 34 engines, five hand crews, four air tankers, one air tactical controller, helicopters, water tenders and bulldozers.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
An NBCLA crew is headed to the fire to gather more details.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives.