A fire broke out Thursday at the KESQ news station in Thousand Palms.
The non-injury blaze was reported about 5 a.m. Thursday in the 31200 block of Dunham Way, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The agency stated that arriving crews encountered a small fire to the rear of the building, which was contained after arrival.
Crews remained at the scene to perform salvage and overhaul.
According to KESQ, the station was broadcasting live before fire alarms went off and newscasters cut the feed due to the fire. The origin of the fire came from the equipment room, where the station stores lithium batteries and other equipment.
No injuries were immediately reported.
The extent of damage was not immediately known, nor was the cause of the fire.