Firefighters battling 2 acre vegetation fire in Thermal
Firefighters are on scene of a 2 acre vegetation fire in Thermal.
The fire was reported at the intersection of Van Buren Street between Avenue 62 and Avenue 66 at around 9:30 p.m.
According to Cal Fire, the fire is approximately 50 feet x 50 feet burning in tamarisk trees.
Fire crews on scene said the fire is approximately 2 acres. The cause of the fire is still currently under investigation.
45 Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters and 13 engines have been assigned to the fire. A crew member said at 11 pm they will be on scene for several hours.
No word on any injuries or structures threatened. Stay with KESQ & CBS Local 2 for updates.
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