Firefighters fully contain 33-acre brush fire near SR 243 in
Update 8/23/24
The fire was fully contained by Friday afternoon after growing to 33 acres.
A vehicle fire along SR 243 spread to vegetation, leading to a 26-acre brush fire that has shut down both sides of the freeway.
The fire was reported just before 3:40 p.m. on SR 243 and Mount Edna Road.
CAL FIRE said the fire is burning in light vegetation.
Both sides of the freeway are closed San Gorgonio Ave./ Lincoln St. to Poppet Flats Rd, according to CalTrans.
RIVCO: Full Closure on SR-243 from San Gorgonio Ave./ Lincoln St. to Poppet Flats Rd. due to a brush fire. Unknown duration to clear. #Caltrans8 #Banning #Idyllwild. pic.twitter.com/HrGrKMTHpS
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) August 22, 2024
No evacuations or injuries have been reported, CAL FIRE reported.
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