Evacuation orders lifted for Shady Fire in Coachella as crews work to mop up blaze
Evacuation orders for the Shady Fire in Coachella were lifted Sunday morning as the wildfire appeared to have stalled.
First reported at 2:53 p.m., Friday, near the intersection of 54th Avenue and Shady Lane, the Shady Fire had reached 52 acres in size at 80% contained by Sunday morning.
Cal Fire said in the last report available Sunday morning crews strengthened containment lines and patrolled the fire for hot spots overnight.
People walk along Ave 54 during the Shady Fire in Coachella and Thermal, Calif., July 25, 2025.
Previously, an evacuation order had been in place an area described as north of Avenue 55, south of Avenue 54 east of Harrison Street and west of Shady Lane.
Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. Reach him at smorgen@gannett.com.
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