Brush Fire Along 10 Freeway In Whitewater Causes Traffic Delays

WHITEWATER, CA — A brush fire that broke out Wednesday along Interstate 10 in Whitewater has caused commuter headaches.

The freeway was partially closed due to the 5-acre blaze reported at 1:11 p.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway.

Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reported two eastbound freeway lanes were closed.

As of 3 p.m., the California Highway Patrol was reporting lanes on the westbound side were closed.

According to SigAlert.com, traffic was backed up on the westbound side.

No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened, according to the fire department.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.