Brush fire torches dozens of acres near Mecca

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Multiple local fire engines responded on Sunday to a brush fire burning in the area of Avenue 72 and Buchanan Street between Mecca and Oasis.

The fire sparked around 2:43 p.m. just off of Highway 86 on Sunday.

CAL FIRE says the fire has burned approximately 40 acres burning in heavy fuels at a dangerous rate of spread, and additional engines have been requested.

There's no word on a cause of that fire or any injuries, stay with News Channel 3 for updates.