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Homeless encampment catches on fire in Indio

indio fire pic — Courtesy of Karen O'Brien via Share@KESQ.com

By Jesus Reyes

August 21, 2020 6:02 PM

Published August 21, 2020 5:19 PM

Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire at a homeless encampment in Indio Friday afternoon.

The fire is burning near the area of Madison Street and Avenue 42, north of Interstate 10.

Vegetation Fire RPTD @ 4:33 pm Ave 42 X Madison St, in Indio. Firefighters responded to a fire burning in approx 1/2 acre of tamarisk trees. A Sun Bus has been requested as firefighters work in challenging heat conditions. 15 ENG, 2 Chiefs. #MonroeFire pic.twitter.com/Qk9046JeK9
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 22, 2020

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