Firefighters Battle Blaze In Beaumont, 13 Acres Burned: Cal Fire

BEAUMONT, CA — A brush fire that broke out in Beaumont Friday morning has been mostly contained after charring 13 acres of vegetation, fire officials said.

The blaze was reported around 10:35 a.m. near 1200 E. 1st Street and 100 Pennsylvania Avenue, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

Around 1:30 p.m., fire officials said the brush fire was 75 percent contained.

Crews are expected to remain at the scene for several hours performing heavy mop-up operations.

No evacuations or injuries reported.

No additional information was immediately available.