Fire Destroys Home, Briefly Threatens Other Structures In Moreno Valley

MORENO VALLEY, CA — A fire that broke out in Riverside County Wednesday afternoon destroyed a home, sent a large smoke plume over an area north of the 60 freeway and was threatening nearby homes before crews contained it.

The fire was reported at 1:03 in the area of Webb Street between Ironwood and Hemlock avenues in Moreno Valley, Riverside County Fire/Cal Fire Karina Espinoza told Patch.

The fire, which began in a structure, prompted crews to call for a second alarm due to a lack of water, Espinoza said. However, the second alarm was later canceled. Assistance from Southern California Edison has been requested.

Crews were still battling the blaze after 2 p.m., Espinoza said, adding that no evacuations had been issued.

"If there are any evacuations, it may just be in the area," she said.

By 2 p.m., the fire was completely contained. Officials said there were power lines down at the location, but it was not immediately clear what might have triggered the blaze. There was also no word on whether anyone had been displaced.

City News Service contributed to this update.

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