Grass Fire Blackens 20 Acres In Perris Area

PERRIS, CA — A grass fire that erupted Thursday on the west end of Perris blackened roughly 20 acres before crews got it under control.

The non-injury blaze was reported at 5:10 p.m. in the area of Decker Road and Markham Street, on the western edge of the city, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

A battalion chief at the scene said flames burned through high grass at a moderate pace, threatening one residence. However, no structures were damaged.

At 6:20 p.m., the blaze was declared 100 percent contained.

Crews were expected to remain at the location, mopping up, until about 10 p.m., according to the fire department.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

— By City News Service