Crews battle brush fire in Desert Hot Springs

Updated Post at 7:30 p.m.:

Cal Fire said the forward progress of the fire had stopped at seven acres. Firefighters were expected to remain on scene for 2-3 more hours.

Updated Post at 5:15 p.m.:

Cal Fire said no evacuations or injuries were reported.

Original Post:

Firefighters had a busy Saturday afternoon battling a brush fire in Desert Hot Springs.

It was reported around 2:45 p.m. in the area near Highway 62 and Mission Creek Road.

By around 4:15 p.m., Cal Fire officials said it was 6 acres with 50% containment.

There was no word on how long mop up would take.

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