North Palm Springs wildfire 100% contained
A vegetation fire burning in North Palm Springs was 100% contained early Friday morning after quickly growing in size late Thursday.
The fire blackened 65 acres of land and fully contained as of 5:55 a.m. Friday.
The fire was reported at 10:20 p.m. near North Indian Canyon Road and Dillon Road.
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— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) April 26, 2019
According to Cal Fire Captain Fernando Herrera, as of 10:50 p.m., the fire had burned 10 acres.
Herrera said the wind-driven fire had a potential to grow to 50 acres.
Firefighters on the scene told News Channel 3 the fire was approximately 20 acres in size last night.
No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were ordered.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing updates.
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No structures are threatened.
Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.
