Multiple brush fires burning near Oasis

Update 7:43 p.m. :

The forward rate of spread has been stopped.

Firefighters will be committed for approximately four hours performing heavy mop-up, and Pierce Street remains closed between Avenue 70 and Avenue 72.

Drivers are asked avoid the area as crews and heavy equipment continue working.

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) - Firefighters are on scene of three separate vegetation fires burning in close proximity south of Mecca, near the community of Oasis.

CAL FIRE says those fires were first reported at 4:55 p.m. at Pierce Street near Avenue 72.

The first fire is about 2 acres as of the latest update, burning at a moderate rate of spread in heavy fuels, with two other smaller fire burning nearby.

Additional ground resources, as well as assistance from Cathedral City Fire were requested.

Crews are actively working to contain the fires and limit further spread.

Pierce Street is closed in both directions, and motorists are advised to avoid the area, and no injuries reported.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.