A brush fire broke out Wednesday near the 60 Freeway in the Badlands area between Beaumont and Moreno Valley.
The blaze has consumed 25 acres of brush as of 2:30, according to Cal Fire. It was first reported at 1:45 pm.
Brush fire just broke out on 60 fwy in Moreno Valley#abc7 pic.twitter.com/Idre5TEZkD
— Mike Bryant (@djmikebryant) August 22, 2018
Caltrans requested the 60 be closed in both directions between Gilman Springs Road and Jack Rabbit Trail, according to the Press Enterprise.
RIVCO: SR-60 closed in both direction from Gilman Springs Road to 10/60 Interchange due to brush fire. Unknown duration. #Caltrans8
— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) August 22, 2018
Firefighters working a small brush fire off the side of the 60 in #MorenoValley. This is in the Badlands. Video: Alison Reinholtz #abc7eyewitness pic.twitter.com/9RjjbTe2oW
— Greg Lee (@abc7greg) August 22, 2018
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
