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Brush fire at homeless encampment in Indio

121419 MONROE FIRE

Authorities are continuing an investigation this morning, into a possible fire at a homeless camp.

The fire was first reported just after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday on Monroe street, south of I-10.

CAL Fire says the flames covered an area of about 50 feet by 100 feet.

Fire crews say the blaze was out before 5:30 p.m.

A witness told authorities, the fire was at a homeless encampment.

No injuries were reported, and the investigation continues into what ignited the flames.

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