Crime & Safety
10-Acre Brush Fire Halted West Of Murrieta, Near Santa Rosa Plateau
The blaze was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. and an air attack was initiated. Nearby communities include La Cresta, Tenaja and others.
MURRIETA, CA — A 10-acre vegetation blaze west of Murrieta, near the Santa Rosa Plateau, was quickly halted by fire crews Wednesday afternoon.
The blaze, dubbed the Avocado Fire, was reported at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 20900 block of Avocado Mesa Road. The area is home to communities like La Cresta, Tenaja, De Luz and others.
According to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokesperson Rob Roseen, the brusher charred 10 acres before the forward rate of spread was stopped at approximately 5:45 p.m.
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"The fire is currently holding at 10 acres," Roseen tweeted at the time.
Fire crews were expected to remain on scene through the evening.
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The blaze was being fought by ground and air, Roseen confirmed.
The area where the brusher burned is known for its extremely steep terrain. Los Gatos Road, a paved street in the area, is one of the steepest in Riverside County.
No injuries were reported.
There is no word on what started the blaze.
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