A structure fire that began in the 41000 block of Fig Street in Murrieta spread to nearby vegetation, prompting evacuation warnings and orders on Thursday, Jan. 23 evening, according to Murrieta Fire and Rescue. By 7:45 p.m., firefighters had stopped forward progress, but emergency crews remained in the area. Evacuation orders were issued for the area west of the I-15/Temecula Valley Freeway to Jefferson Street from Guava Street to the French Valley Parkway. Areas north of Western Bypass, Washington Avenue and Guava Street received an evacuation warning. Murrieta Fire and Rescue asked that people avoid the area and not fly drones over the area as the agency responds to the fire. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Gov. Newsom signs $2.5 billion wildfire disaster aid package Crime and Public Safety | Gibbel fire burns 15 acres in Hemet Crime and Public Safety | President Trump’s first week of presidency includes a visit to Southern California Crime and Public Safety | Hughes fire near Santa Clarita adds to list of LA air quality woes Crime and Public Safety | Bill Burr and Shane Gillis will host a one-night show for Los Angeles wildfire aid