Fire in Coachella grows to 15 acres

UPDATE - FEB.13 - 4:35 AM:

According to CAL FIRE, they say 15 acres are now burning near avenue 52 and 53.

Those roads were opened up yesterday, however, fire crews are still on the scene fighting the fire. 

 If you are near that area, CAL FIRE asks you to be careful.

UPDATE - 7:00 PM:

According to CAL FIRE, the fire is holding at approximately 10 acres. Resources will remain on scene overnight.

Fillmore Street will remain closed between Avenue 52 and Avenue 53 until further notice.

Update - 3:50 PM:

The fire has grown from half an acre to 10 acres, according to CAL FIRE.

 Several areas of debris and vegetation are still actively burning. The flames are near a property filled with trailers and other buildings. CAL FIRE confirmed there are no evacuations currently in place.

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Original Report 2:04 PM:

We've had numerous residents call the newsroom regarding heavy smoke towards the east valley.

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Cal Fire confirmed the fire started as a 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire is burning in Coachella. As of 2:30 p.m., the fire grew to now a half-acre of heavy brush, debris, trash and tires.

Police have shut down Fillmore St between Ave 52 and Ave 53.

The Coachella Valley Unified School District notified parents that the fire is not affecting its schools or transportation routes.

"Our Security team is keeping an eye on it and will let us know of any changes," writes CVUSD officials.

Resources will be committed for an extended period of time, according to CAL FIRE.

There are 10 fire engines, three water tenders, two chief officers are at the scene working to control the fire.

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— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) February 11, 2022

We have a crew en route to gather more information. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.