Fire crews battle 34-acre brush fire in Banning
Update: 5/26/24 4:00 P.M.
Riverside County Fire Department officials reported that containment was reached at 7:01 p.m. Saturday.
The cause of the fire is unknown, and a firefighter sustained minor injuries battling the flames.
Update: 5/25/24 7:30 P.M.
Fire crews continue to make progress on the flames, according to Cal Fire.
The fire remains at 34 ares and is 80% contained.
One Cal Fire firefighter has undergone minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for care.
Original Post: 5/5/24 4:19 P.M.
We are following a developing story happening west of the Coachella Valley.
Fire crews are on the scene of a 34-acre brush fire in Banning.
It was reported around noon Saturday off Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Shirleon Drive.
As crews first arrived on scene they reported the fire was moving at a moderate rate of speead.
We are continuing to monitor this story and will bring you updates as they come in.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
