UPDATE: Pala Fire 100 Percent Contained

UPDATE 8/31 8:20 p.m.: The Pala Fire was 100 contained at 223 acres at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to Cpt. Mike Mohler of Cal Fire/San Diego Fire Department.

No structures were lost, the fire never crossed into Riverside County, and there was only one firefighter injured in the blaze, Cpt. Mohler said. The injured firefighter was treated and released at the scene. His injuries were minor, the captain confirmed.

UPDATE 8/31 7:30 a.m.: The Pala fire is now 80 percent contained and full containment is expected around 6 p.m. tonight, according to Cpt. Mike Mohler of Cal Fire/San Diego Fire Department.

Mohler reports that the blaze has consumed 223 acres, and firefighters have been able to save all structures.

UPDATE 8/30 8:30 a.m.: The Pala Fire is now 60 percent contained, but there are no estimates on when the blaze will be fully controlled.

According to Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Department spokeswoman Audrey Hagen, the 300-plus-acre blaze has slowed and has not reached the Riverside County line.

The Rancho Heights community was evacuated yesterday, and Hagen said there is no word as to whether residents have been allowed back in.

No structures have been lost in the fire.

ORIGINAL POST 8/29 8:30 p.m.: As Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters get the upper hand on the , the Pala Fire in Pauma Valley continues to threaten.

As of 8:30 p.m. Monday, Cpt. Mike Mohler of Cal Fire/San Diego Fire Department reports the blaze has charred more than 350 acres and is 40 percent contained.

Mohler said the fire has not crossed into Riverside County, but the rugged terrain in the area is making it difficult to fight the blaze.

Mohler said the fire is still several miles from the Riverside County line.

Nearly 600 personnel are on the fire, and more resources are expected Tuesday.

The fire broke out this morning shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the area of Pala Temecula and Moro roads on the Pala Indian Reservation.

A car that struck a power pole ignited the blaze, Mohler said.  

There is no word yet on the condition of the driver, who is believed to be female.

The fire continues to threaten structures, but so far firefighters have managed to keep the flames at bay.

One firefighter suffered heat-related problems this afternoon but was not transported, according to a Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Department spokeswoman.

Earlier today, a reverse 911 precautionary warning was issued to all Pauma Valley residents. According to a Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Department dispatcher, the warning advised residents to take measures to move their livestock and pets out of the area. The dispatcher said the area is home to many horses.

Mohler said the blaze should serve as a reminder to all Southern California residents.

"It's not if, it's when we'll have a wildfire," he said. "You need to have your defensible space along with your evacuation plan in place."