The spread of the Wolf Fire near Banning appeared to slow overnight, according to an early morning update by Cal Fire on Tuesday.
The fire reached 2,414 acres as of 5:55 a.m., which was the same size reported Monday afternoon. Cal Fire said in its update the fire was 35% contained, only 5% more than reported the previous day.
Higher humidity and cooler temperatures overnight were expected to aid firefighters in their attempts to reign in the blaze, which was first reported at 3:09 p.m., Sunday.
Wolf Fire evacuation orders
Evacuation orders were still in place for the mountainous region immediately surrounding the fire, including portions of a sparsely populated area south of Hill Top Drive, near Banning. Much of Banning and Cabazon, south of Interstate 10 remained under an evacuation warning.
A total of 4,261 structures are threatened by the fire, according to the state agency, although none have been damaged or destroyed.
A representative for the San Bernardino National Forest said on Monday the fire had burned mostly brush and grass on state land, and Forest Service had entered into unified command with Cal Fire.
Cal Fire has deployed 925 personnel to the site, which includes 103 engines, 16 water tenders, 10 dozers and 23 hand crews.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. Reach him at smorgen@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Wolf Fire: Firefighters gain ground on Banning blaze as weather conditions ease
Reporting by Sam Morgen, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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