Palm trees catch fire in Coachella

Cal Fire / Riverside County Fire Department crews were working to contain a fire burning in Coachella Tuesday night.

According to Cal Fire, about half an acre to three-quarters of an acre of palm trees were burning on Calhoun Street between Avenue 48 and Avenue 50. By 9:20 p.m., the fire grew to two acres but forward progress was stopped.

Viewers called in reporting seeing the fire as far away as Indio.

The fire was contained a short time later. Firefighters said it had the potential to grow to 30 acres. Crews remained on scene into the early morning hours.

We’re en route. Live report at 10 and 11 @KESQ 🔥🔥 https://t.co/Cz7BLObK0C

— Jake Ingrassia (@JakeKESQ) August 19, 2020