Brush Fire On Edge Of Cleveland National Forest In Corona Tackled

CORONA, CA — A brush fire that broke out Wednesday on the perimeter of the Cleveland National Forest in south Corona scorched nearly an acre before it was partially contained.

The non-injury blaze was reported at 2:20 p.m. in the area of Jasper Drive and Orange Heights Lane, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

Crews from the county, Corona Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service were sent to the location and encountered slow-moving flames in heavy vegetation.

A Cal Fire water-dropping helicopter assisted firefighters in typing up gaps and establishing tentative containment lines, according to officials at the scene.

No homes or other structures were threatened. However, Corona police officers closed Jasper for public safety, officials said.

It was not immediately clear how the fire started.