Fire Crews Halt Blaze Near Runway At RivCo Airport

HEMET, CA — Firefighters stopped a brush fire that erupted Friday afternoon near the end of the main runway at Hemet-Ryan Airport after it charred about two acres, fire officials said.

The blaze was reported just before 4 p.m. near Runway 5/23, according to the Hemet Fire Department.

Multiple fire engines from Hemet Fire Department responded to the blaze, with assistance from the Riverside County Fire Department, which sent several crews and a Cal Fire water-dropping helicopter to make runs.

Around 5 p.m., fire officials said the brusher's forward rate of spread had been halted.

The Cal Fire helicopter returned to its pad at the Hemet-Ryan Airport moments later, while ground personnel established containment lines.

No injuries or damage was reported.

The airport remained open, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.