The Wood Fire in unincorporated Perris reached 95% containment after burning 77 acres, according to CAL FIRE's Wood Fire incident page, updated Aug. 27, 2026, at 8:22 a.m.
Containment is the share of the fire's edge that crews have surrounded with a control line the fire is not expected to cross. At that point, only a small crew was still working the fire. CAL FIRE said two engines were patrolling the area, checking hot spots and control lines, and would keep up mop-up work overnight.
Table of Contents
- Where and when the fire started
- How quickly crews got control
- What happened with evacuations
- What 95% containment means for nearby residents
- Where to check for updates
- Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when the fire started
CAL fire says the Wood Fire started on Aug. 25, 2026, at 1:34 p.m. The agency lists its location as Orland Road and Roth Road in unincorporated Perris, in riverside County.
Early news reports gave slightly different details. CBS Los Angeles reported that the fire broke out just before 1 p.m. near Rider Street and Dreamglo Lane. For official records, such as an insurance claim or a letter to your landlord, use CAL FIRE's time and location.
How quickly crews got control
The fire spread fast at first. CBS Los Angeles reported it had burned about 60 acres by 3 p.m. and had no containment at that point.
The station said nearly 170 firefighters worked the fire on the first day, with three helicopters and 29 engines. By Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, crews had stopped the fire from spreading and reached 25% containment, CBS Los Angeles reported. Two days later, CAL FIRE listed the fire at 95%, and the burned area had grown only to 77 acres.
What happened with evacuations
Evacuation orders were issued on the first day. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that those orders were lowered as crews got control of the brush fire during dangerous heat. By Tuesday evening, most orders had been lowered or lifted, CBS Los Angeles reported.
evacuation warnings stayed in place for two zones. A warning means you should get ready to leave. An order means you should leave now.
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What 95% containment means for nearby residents
At 95%, the work left is small and local. Crews patrol the fire's edge, put out hot spots, and cool any smoldering material near the control lines. Neighbors may still see fire engines, smell smoke, or notice light smoke inside the burned area.
- Stay out of the burned area. Hot spots can flare up, and the ground can stay hot.
- Report new smoke or flames outside the burned area by calling 911.
- Check your evacuation zone's status before going back to any area that was under a warning.
- Take photos of any damage to your property before you clean up, for insurance.
Where to check for updates
CAL FIRE's incident page is the official record for the fire's size and containment. The 95% figure comes from the Aug.
27 morning update, so check that page for the latest status before making plans near Orland Road and Roth Road. For evacuation zone status, check Riverside County's emergency alerts, not older news stories. The orders changed several times on the first day alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many acres did the Wood Fire burn?
CAL FIRE listed 77 acres burned in its Aug. 27, 2026, update.
How many firefighters were working the fire at 95% containment?
CAL FIRE said the response had been cut to two engines on patrol and mop-up work.
What is mop-up work?
It is the final stage of firefighting. Crews put out remaining embers and hot spots near the fire's edge so the fire cannot start again.
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