Crime & Safety

Mountainside Ministries Christian Church Damaged by Falls Fire

As of 8 p.m., firefighters were on the property working to save additional structures.

A Patch reporter on the ground has confirmed that Mountainside Ministries Christian Church in Lake Elsinore sustained damage from the Falls Fire.

At least two outbuildings have been destroyed on the 60-acre property located at 30515 Ortega Highway, including a covered shed area containing baled hay and several pieces of farm equipment.

As of 8 p.m., firefighters were on the property working to save additional structures.

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Loss of animal life at the ranch could not be confirmed.

There are still no reports of human injuries caused by the blaze. Click here for the latest fire updates.

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The church opened in 2005, according to its website. Motorists passing by the property may have noticed the large draft horses corralled in a paddock near the property’s entrance.

The ranch is located less than a mile from Grand Avenue in Lake Elsinore.


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