Brush fire in Moreno Valley grows to 40 acres with 50% containment

UPDATE: As of 7:30 A.M. on July 5, the Nason fire is fully contained at 65 acres.

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UPDATE: As of 9:54 P.M. the Nason fire has reached 40 acres and is now 50% contained.

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A vegetation fire broke out in Moreno Valley tonight.

Cal Fire responded to reports of a brush fire at Nason St. and Dracaea Ave. near Pettit Hill around 7 P.M.

As of around 9 P.M., the fire has grown to approximately 20 acres, burning in a difficult to access area.

Additional firefighters have been requested.

No evacuations or injuries have been reported.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for more updates.

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