Coyote Fire in Banning spreads to 75 acres, 0% contained
Firefighters were battling a massive brushfire in Banning Sunday afternoon, which was quickly growing at an alarming rate.
The blaze was first reported near Old Idyllwild Road at around 2:40 p.m., after it had already engulfed 20 acres of brush.
A second update from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department officials revealed that less than an hour later, the fire had grown to 75 acres worth of burn with 0% containment.
Both air and ground units were engaged with the blaze.
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#CoyoteFire [UPDATE] The fire is currently 75 acres and 0% contained. Firefighters are battling the fire with air and ground resources. @CityofBanning #RivCoNow pic.twitter.com/hlS6LgulM6
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) May 15, 2022