Firefighters battle vegetation fire in Chino

A vegetation fire that started on Thursday afternoon in Chino has grown to 12-acres, according to the Chino Valley Fire Department.

The fire is located on Hellman Avenue and Chino Corona Road. Fire crews are looking to prevent the fire from spreading to new developments and a nearby school.

“Fire is at 20 acres with 30% containment,” according to an update at 4:11 p.m. There are no evacuation orders.

Hellman Avenue is currently closed between Legacy Park Street and Chandler Street as firefighters continue to attempt to contain the blaze. All streets will remain closed for approximately five hours, authorities said.

🔺Update 4PM—Fire is at 20 acres with 30 percent containment.@CALFIRERRU pic.twitter.com/WcMtQ7Nt8l

— Chino Valley Fire (@cvifd) November 10, 2023

Source: NBC Los Angeles