Bahrman Fire: Brusher blackens more than 100 acres in Anza

A brush fire that erupted on Wednesday on the north end of Anza scorched roughly 110 acres and threatened several structures before it was stopped.

The non-injury Bahrman Fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the area of Bahrman Road and Highway 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate to the northeast, approaching outbuildings and homes on the north side of the highway.

Four Cal Fire air tankers and two water-dropping helicopters initiated runs on the brusher minutes later, immediately slowing its advance.

Evacuation warnings were issued for properties scattered south of Benton Way.

The fire’s forward rate of spread was stopped at 2:25 p.m., after which all Cal Fire aircraft began clearing the area, according to officials at the scene.

Firefighters were expected to continue strengthening containment lines until nightfall.

The cause of the blaze was under investigation.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Bahrman Fire: Brusher blackens more than 100 acres in Anza