Firefighter injured battling brush fire near San Bernardino County homes

Firefighters were battling a blaze burning dangerously close to some San Bernardino County homes on Saturday. 

The Fremont Fire, which was reported just before 1:45 p.m. near Fremontia Road and Mesquite Road in the Piñon Hills area, is said to have burned up to 30 acres so fire, according to Cal Fire. 

They said that the fire had a potential to burn through 50 acres and that it was threatening some structures before they stopped the forward rate of progress at around 5 p.m. 

As of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was said to be 10% contained by Cal Fire crews. 

 Crews said that "shifting winds" created a challenge in establishing containment and that multiple water-dropping aircraft aided  in the firefight. 

Both San Bernardino County firefighters and Angeles National Forest crews were assisting Cal Fire San Bernardino in battling the blaze. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies were also helping to notify residents living in the immediate area. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

At least one detached garage was destroyed in the fire and one firefighter was injured, according to Cal Fire. The extent of the firefighter's injuries were unknown, but they required hospitalization.