Forward progress stopped on 50-acre brush fire burning in Banning, evacuation warnings reduced

Forward rate of spread was stopped on a brush fire that burned 50 acres in Banning, prompting evacuation warnings.

The fire was first reported at around 11:59 a.m. near Bluff Street and Mias Canyon Road.

As of 2:40 p.m., Cal Fire stated the forward rate of spread has stopped, and the fire is 40% contained at 50 acres.

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The fire was estimated at 5 acres by 12:20 p.m., Cal Fire stated on X. By 12:45 p.m., the fire burned 20 acres with a rapid rate of spread, authorities said.

As of 1:00 p.m., the fire is believed to be have burned 40 to 50 acres with a dangerous rate of spread.

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