Fire That Led To RivCo Freeway Closure Now 90% Contained: Cal Fire

MORENO VALLEY, CA — A brush fire that charred 635 acres in Moreno Valley was nearly 90% contained as firefighters continued to battle the blaze Monday.

The Iron Fire was reported at 7:15 a.m. Saturday in the area of State Route 60 and Ironwood Avenue, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department. Responding crews said the fire was threatening the freeway, which was closed at Gilman Springs Road. All lanes of the freeway were reopened by around 9 p.m. Saturday.

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At the initial report, the fire was burning 10 acres, but grew to 635 acres before the forward rate was stopped, fire officials said.

Up to 80 firefighters remained on the scene, officials said.

No injuries were immediately reported.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) June 27, 2026