Brush fire in Thermal is 84 acres and 25% contained
Update: 7:30 a.m.
The "62 fire" has burned 84 acres and is now 25% contained, according to the latest tweet from Cal Fire Riverside County.
Original story:
Cal Fire firefighters are assisting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to contain an approximately 60-acre fire in Thermal near the intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 62.
Fire crews are still working to put it out. Cal Fire said it plans to be there for the next couple of days to make sure the fire is completely put out.
Cal Fire said the fire was first reported at 11:15 p.m. Saturday night and that power was interrupted for about 20 residents. Power has since been restored to those residents.
Officials have put a road closure in place on Avenue 62 between Monroe and Jackson Street.
Stay with News Channel 3 for additional updates.
