Buck Fire Continues to Burn

CREATED Aug. 15, 2012

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AGUANGA - The fire is now 15% contained, still 3,000 acres. Approximately 400 firefighters are currently on scene. 

Two firefighters were transported with minor injuries to an area hospital around 8:30 p.m. and one civilian was taken to the hospital for treatment of burns Tuesday.  

A total of four structures were destroyed. The fire is located on Sage Road between Lewis Valley Road and Buck Road.
 
37 homes have now been evacuated. 
 
Animal Evacuation Centers:
 
-The Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System (R.E.A.R.S.) is helping to evacuate animals (large and small) at 581 South Grand Avenue, San Jacinto 92582. 
 
-Primary Small Animal Evacuation Center at the Ramona Animal Shelter, 690 Humane Way San Jacinto, CA (951) 654-8002 
 
-Horse Shelter Helton Hay & Feed, 26852 Bradley Road Menifee, CA 92584 Public Phone Number: (951) 775-2226 
 
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents north of Sage Road, South of Stanley Road, East of Benton Road and West of Reed Valley Road. 
 
An evacuation center has been opened by the American Red Cross at the Community Recreation Center, located at 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.