Henderson Fire map and evacuation updates: Smoke reaches Temecula as blaze burns near Pala Shooting Range

Henderson Fire, burning near Pala Shooting Range since Friday afternoon, has grown to 182 acres and prompted evacuations. Smoke has been reported in Temecula.

Updated on: May 31, 2025, 10:09:53 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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The Henderson Fire is currently burning near the Pala Shooting Range, north of Highway 76 in California. Evacuation orders have been issued for a broad area northeast of Pala, and a temporary evacuation point has been established at the Pala Casino parking lot. The wildfire, which broke out on Friday evening, has grown to approximately 182 acres and is 5% contained. Residents in Temecula have reported seeing smoke from the blaze. As of now, there are no reports of injuries or structural damage. View the latest fire map here.

Henderson Fire is currently burning in California. (X/ CHP Oceanside Area)

“The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered, EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the fire, please follow all evacuation notices and orders,” an alert on Cal Fire's official website stated.

Evacuation orders: SDC-0040; SDC-0063; SDC-0064; SDC-0065; SDC-0112; SDC-0113; SDC-0114; SDC-0115; SDC-0159

Evacuation warnings: SDC-0063; SDC-0066; SDC-0158; SDC-0116; SDC-0117; SDC-0118

The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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