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Fire officials have called for evacuations due to a fire burning near homes and campgrounds in Temecula.
The "Pauba Fire" was first reported around 1:30 p.m. Friday on the 39100 block of Pauba Road, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department.
As of 5:15 p.m., the fire has burned 101 acres and is 0% contained but officials said forward progress has been stopped.
Firefighters who initially responded to the scene found a 20-acre brush fire burning uphill through "flashy fuels," officials said.
By 3:20 p.m., the fire had expanded to more than 60 acres and evacuations were ordered for nearby homes, businesses and resorts.
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