Crews battle brush fire in Desert Hot Springs
Updated Post at 7:30 p.m.:
Cal Fire said the forward progress of the fire had stopped at seven acres. Firefighters were expected to remain on scene for 2-3 more hours.
Updated Post at 5:15 p.m.:
Cal Fire said no evacuations or injuries were reported.
Original Post:
Firefighters had a busy Saturday afternoon battling a brush fire in Desert Hot Springs.
It was reported around 2:45 p.m. in the area near Highway 62 and Mission Creek Road.
By around 4:15 p.m., Cal Fire officials said it was 6 acres with 50% containment.
There was no word on how long mop up would take.
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