The smallest of three brush fires burning in Riverside County was holding at about 105 acres in the Beaumont area Saturday, with containment lines growing.

The Highland Fire broke out around 3 p.m. Friday south or Interstate 10 along Highland Springs Avenue and Sunningdale Street, near Breckenridge Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

Fire officials initially reported that the blaze had consumed 225 acres, and evacuation orders and warnings were issued. But subsequent updates to mapping put the size of the fire at 105 acres.

As of Saturday morning, the fire was 50% contained. All evacuation warnings were lifted Friday evening.

The cause of the blaze was not known, and there were no reports of any injuries or structure damage.

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