On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at approximately 7:45 PM, a vegetation fire broke out near Soto Street and Sedona Drive in Jurupa Valley. Named the Soto Fire, it rapidly scorched about 30 acres, prompting evacuation orders for select neighborhoods.
By Wednesday morning, the fire reached 80% containment, allowing all evacuations to be lifted. A reception center at Patriot High School was also closed. The cause of the fire is under investigation, as confirmed by Cal Fire.