Evacuations remain in Riverside County fire that injured 4

Officials initially stated that the blaze was ignited by a mobile home fire, but it was later confirmed that a auto fire on Highway 74 sparked the brusher, which quickly spread to surrounding vegetation, burning into the San Bernardino National Forest.

Residents east of the Paradise Valley Café were ordered to shelter in place.

Firefighters say the blaze has the potential to spread to 1000 acres. At 3:45 p.m., the fire was 10 percent contained.

This article was originally published at 7:26 p.m.

Early reports also indicate that a driver on Highway 74 was badly burned when the flames spread to his vehicle.

A wildlands fire that broke out along Highway 74 outside of Pinyon Pines has caused road closures, April Newman with the Riverside County Fire Department reported today.

A person who lives inside the motor home was hospitalized with second- and first-degree burns, county fire officials said. For traffic updates, listen to KNX 1070 Newsradio. More information will be provided as it becomes available.