Reche Fire Now 98% Contained, 437 Acres Scorched

MORENO VALLEY, CA — Containment of the Reche Fire north of Moreno Valley increased to 98% Wednesday, with 437 acres burned, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The update issued at 7:13 p.m. Wednesday marked the first time the containment figure had increased since the update issued at 7:34 p.m. Tuesday reported containment had increased from 85% to 90%.

The fire was reported at about 1 p.m. Friday in the 9400 block of Reche Canyon Road, a department official said.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.