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Rosa Fire Burns 1,200 Acres Along Highway 74
Update 11:40 a.m.:
Highway 74 will remain closed until Wednesday according to the most recent report from officials.
Origional Story:
A wildfire that ignited Monday afternoon in the mountains along Highway 74 has burned 1,200 acres with minimal containment, prompting road closures and leaving residents stranded for more than 12 hours.
The Rosa Fire broke out at approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday near the Santa Rosa Truck Trail. As of the most recent update, the blaze remains only 5 percent contained. Fire officials are expected to provide an updated assessment around 8 a.m.
Highway 74 remains closed between Ribbon Wood and Cahuilla Way with no reopening time announced. Approximately 100 residents were stranded at the bottom of the highway Monday night, with some sleeping in their vehicles overnight while waiting for permission to return to their homes. As of Tuesday morning, a handful of residents remain waiting at the roadblock.
Evacuation orders and evacuation warnings are in effect for the Pinyon Pines and Mountain Center communities, along with other nearby areas. Stranded residents report frustration over the extended closure, with some urgently needing to retrieve medication and reunite with family members and pets.
Cal Fire law enforcement officers trained in wildland fire investigation are working to determine the cause of the blaze. Additional fire trucks were observed heading to the scene Tuesday morning as crews continue suppression efforts. It remains unknown whether any structures have been damaged or destroyed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available from fire officials.
By: NBC Palm Springs
August 5, 2025
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