Murrieta Brush Fire Burns 20 Acres

A brush fire sent a large plume of smoke over Murrieta on Thursday afternoon.

The fire broke out near Interstate 15 at Clinton Keith, according to CalFire.

By 1:30 p.m., the fire had burned 20 acres. The blaze was burning on a ridge above a housing development. Five homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

According to CalFire, air tankers assisted in the fight, and the blaze was contained by 1:40 p.m.

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