Train Fire Shuts Down Indio Boulevard

TEMECULA, CA — A train fire that erupted Friday, forcing a road closure and other trains in the area to stop, was quickly contained.

Fire crews responded around 2:30 p.m. Friday near Van Buren Street and Indio Boulevard to a report of a train fire, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

"All trains in the area have been stopped," fire officials said in a statement at around 3:15 p.m.

"Indio Boulevard between Van Buren and Avenue 48 is currently shut down in both directions due to a train fire," according to Indio Police Department. "Please use an alternate route as it is estimated to be shut down for the next four hours."

The fire was quickly contained but officials asked people to avoid the area.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.