A brush fire burned near the 10 Freeway Tuesday afternoon in the Riverside County community of Cabazon.
The fire was at about 60 acres near Bonita Avenue and Elm Street. Flames and smoke began rising from the area at about 1 p.m.
The fire was about a half-mile from eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway. No road closures were reported Tuesday afternoon.
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"The fire is putting off a significant amount of smoke, impacting the I-10," the Riverside County Fire Department said. "Please avoid the area due to impacts to air quality while firefighters work to contain the fire."
No injuries were reported. There was no immediate threat to buildings in the area, home to the Cabazon Dinosaurs and Cabazon Outlets.
Water-dropping aircraft responded to the scene.
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Details about a cause were not immediately available.
#CarmenFire [UPDATE] 2:00 p.m. - The fire has been mapped at 64.3 acres by @firis. The fire remains at 0% contained. The fire is putting off a significant amount of smoke, impacting the I-10; please avoid the area due to impacts to air quality while firefighters work to contain… pic.twitter.com/G1FRoWgYTR
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) June 11, 2024
