Evacuation warnings were lifted Sunday as firefighters contained 70% of a 42.5-acre brush fire in the community of Oasis.
The 72 Fire was reported at 3:34 p.m. Saturday off Highway 86 at Avenue 72, and quickly grew to five to seven acres, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.
The flames were moving westward into a mulch field pushed by 10-15 mph winds and gusts of 20 mph.
At 5:38 p.m., officials reported the blaze had grown to about 40 acres in heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread, but said crews were making progress at gaining control.
About 120 firefighters were on the scene including some from Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Hemet, Morongo and Soboba. An incident report indicated no aircraft were involved.
Evacuation warnings were issued in the areas of Harrison Street and Avenue 70 and Pierce street and Avenue 70, but were lifted as of 8:45 a.m. Sunday.
No injuries or displacements have been reported.