Raging Winds Down Power Lines, Spark Fire In Wildomar

UPDATE: The fire has been contained and a Southern California Edison spokesperson said power has been restored to most customers in the area.

Downed power lines have sparked a fire in Wildomar.

Epic Santa Ana winds that are reaching up to 80 mph brought the lines down and snapped a power pole in half shortly before 10 a.m. in the 32200 block of Arnold Way near Palomar Street.

“It’s a small brush fire with trees on fire,” said Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann.

The lines came down in the backyards of two neighboring homes, Hagemann explained. No injuries have been reported.

Southern California Edison is on scene and power is out in the area.

Hagemann said the winds are expected to get worse this afternoon and the department will be issuing updates on major events that occur throughout the county as a result of the severe weather.

Check back for updates.