Highland Fire: Crews battle blaze south of I-10 in Beaumont that's now 60% contained
The smallest of three brush fires burning in Riverside County was holding at about 105 acres in the Beaumont area today, with containment lines growing.
The Highland Fire broke out around 3 p.m. Friday south of Interstate 10 along Highland Springs Avenue and Sunningdale Street, near Breckenridge Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Fire officials initially reported the blaze had consumed 225 acres, and evacuation orders and warnings were issued. But subsequent updates to mapping put the size of the fire at 105 acres.
As of Saturday afternoon, the fire was 60% contained. All evacuation warnings were lifted Friday evening.
The cause of the blaze was not immediatly known, and there were no reports of any injuries or structure damage.
At least two other fires were burning nearby in Riverside County.
The Reche Fire was burning in a canyon north of Moreno Valley, and reached 185 acres before crews began making progress toward slowing it down.
Riverside County Fire Department crews are also working to contain a blaze in the area of Jack Rabbit Trail and Gilman Springs Road, in the Lakeview area.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Highland Fire: Blaze south of I-10 in Beaumont now 60% contained
