Fire Breaks Out In Cherry Valley, Spreads To Multiple Yards: PHOTOS, VIDEO

CHERRY VALLEY, CA —A fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the Cherry Valley area, sending smoke into the sky near Beaumont High School.

The blaze was burning at a residential property on Beaumont Avenue next to Flo's Country Cafe. Fire officials on scene said it spread to a total of four area properties, burning through vegetation and some vehicles.

Six fire engines responded to the scene. Watch the video below for more from Battalion Chief Mike Smith:

The cause is under investigation.

While crews were at the fire, traffic was blocked along Beaumont Avenue, north of Cherry Valley Boulevard.

Photos and video by Renee Schiavone