Crime & Safety
Temecula Area Fire Under Investigation
The fire scorched part of a field, officials said.
TEMECULA, CA — A brush fire broke out Thursday in a field just east of Temecula, scorching nearly an acre before crews got it under control. The non-injury blaze was reported at 12:55 p.m. in the area of Anza Road and Vino Way, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
A battalion chief at the scene said that flames were moving slowly away from homes amid light winds when engine crews reached the location. A Cal Fire water-dropping helicopter was summoned from Hemet-Ryan Airport to make several drops on the flames, enabling fire personnel to completely encircle the brusher by 1:25 p.m.
Crews were expected to remain at the scene until 3 p.m., mopping up.
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The cause of the fire was under investigation.
— By City News Service / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone
