Vehicle fire sparks 30-acre blaze near Perris, 1 injured
NBC Southern California
Last updated: September 19, 2026
A vehicle fire rapidly escalated into a significant wildfire near Perris, California. The blaze consumed approximately 30 acres of land and resulted in one reported injury.
- The incident began with a vehicle fire reported at 7:51 p.m. in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley.
- The fire quickly spread from the initial vehicle to the surrounding vegetation, leading to the larger wildfire.
- Approximately 30 acres of land were affected by the blaze.
- One individual sustained an injury as a result of the incident.
- The location of the fire was Mead Valley, an unincorporated area situated near Perris.
- Emergency services responded to the scene following the report of the fire.
- The cause of the initial vehicle fire was not specified in the report.
- Containment efforts by fire crews were initiated to control the spread of the wildfire.
- The extent of damage to structures or property, beyond the acreage burned, was not detailed.
- Further information regarding the injured individual's condition was not provided.
- The incident highlights the risk of vegetation fires spreading from initial ignition sources like vehicle fires.
