19 “residential pods” destroyed in Banning fire

UPDATE: A representative for the Vista Ventena Hotel in Desert Hot Springs contacted News Channel 3, indicating rooms will be offered at a 50% discount to people who lost their homes in the blaze. Call the hotel at (760) 680-7418 for more information.

INITIAL REPORT:

About 40 people in Banning are looking for other places to stay after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon.

The fire in the 1900 block of East Ramsey Street was reported at 12:48 pm.

Cal Fire says 19 "prefabricated residential pods" were destroyed in the blaze.

About 1/4 acre of brush also burned.

No injuries are reported.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire.

News Channel 3 has a crew at the scene to learn more about the fire and the people who are impacted.

Catch a full report on the fire coming up tonight on News Channel 3 at 6:00.