A large brush fire broke out near Aguanga in Riverside County on Wednesday, forcing evacuations for people living in the area, officials confirmed.

Cal Fire said that the fire actually began as two blazes, dubbed the and Bradford Fire, but combined while burning through brush in the remote area near Lake Riverside. Crews were battling the pair of fires as one, officials said.

The first fire was first reported at about 12:35 p.m., followed closely by the second fire at about 12:49 p.m.

At the latest, Cal Fire says the blaze has burned 1,072 acres and is 0% contained, with more than 200 firefighters and several water-dropping aircraft assisting with the battle, in which they said "crews are making good progress" on the perimeter. 

No causes were revealed for the fire. No injuries were reported as of 3:30 p.m.

Evacuation orders issued

As of 1:30 p.m., evacuations were underway in the Lake Riverside Estates area, with orders extended to include the Cahuilla Reservation and zones RVC-TABLEMT4, RVC-TABLEMT5, RVC-2327, RVC-TULE1, RVC-TULE2, RVC-TULE4, RVC-TULE6, RVC-TULE7, RVC-TULE8. 

Evacuation orders and warnings . 

A care and reception center was established at the Anza Community Center, which is located at 56630 Highway 371 in Anza. An animal shelter was also set up at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services in San Jacinto, located at 581 S. Grand Avenue. 

Highway 137 was closed in both directions in the Lake Riverside area.