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Imperial County Fire battling brush fire near Brawley

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September 17, 2020 4:28 PM
Published 12:07 PM

UPDATE (4:09 P.M.)-The Fire Chief for Imperial County Fire Department, Juan Rodelo, said as of this afternoon, 42 acres have burned.

No evacuation orders are in place.

They said 100-percent of the fire has been contained.

UPDATE (1:20 P.M.) - The Calipatria Fire Department has also been called in to help fight the fire. Still no evacuation orders in place.

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Fire Department is battling a fourth-alarm vegetation fire near Fredrick's and Hovley Road in Brawley.

The fire started around 11 a.m. and several fire crews have been sent to battle the fire.

The scene of where the fire is burning, near Highway 78.

The fire is near the river bottom.

According to radio dispatch, no structures are at risk, but a homeless encampment nearby is being asked to evacuate.

Hovely Road and Western Road have been shut down to allow crews to access the fire.

Residents are being asked to stay clear of the area.

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