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Flats Fire destroys 2 homes near Pinyon Crest, evacuation orders downgraded
Flats fire Monday morning update
PINYON CREST, Calif.
The Flats Fire remains at 400 acres and 30% contained.
Officials announced Monday afternoon that the Pinyon Crest evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation warning. Pinyon Pines and Alpine Village remain under an evacuation warning.
Road closures have also been adjusted along Highway 74.
The closure on the east side of 74 has been moved up to Cahuilla Tewanet Vista Point. The west side closure was moved to Palm Canyon Drive.
Only local residents will be allowed to travel the 74 during the closure. There is one lane open and vehicles will be guided by a pilot car. Wait times could be 30 minutes or more.
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A mandatory evacuation has been issued for for Pinyon Crest and Highway 74 is closed between Highway 371 near Garner Valley and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
A wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest exploded to 400 acres and was 10% contained Sunday, prompting a mandatory evacuation order for Pinyon Crest and.