23 October 2011

Firefighters Save Homes From Brush Fire

Firefighters Save Homes From Brush Fire

Nearly 100 firefighters were able to stop a brush fire from threatening nearly 30 homes in Moreno Valley Sunday afternoon, the fire department said.

The fire was reported at 3:18 p.m. at Central Avenue and Watkins Drive and quickly grew, consuming around 30 acres, according to county fire spokeswoman Cheri Patterson.

25-30 homes in the area were threatened but Cal Fire, Riverside County firefighters, and overhead personnel were able to prevent the fire from reaching the structures, Patterson said.

A fire captain sustained a minor injury during the blaze and was transported to the hospital.

California Highway Patrol was assisting with traffic control in the area, Patterson said.

Containment of the fire was expected sometime around 8:00 p.m. The cause of the fire was under investigation, she said.

 

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