Patterson Fire Latest: Day 2 Details, Stats, Photos, Video

WINCHESTER, CA — A fire that broke out in the Winchester area on Thursday — and quickly consumed more than a thousand acres of brush and one structure — continues to burn on Friday, but officials made significant progress overnight. As of 9 a.m. Friday, the blaze was considered 85 percent contained.

Fire officials tell Patch the size is holding at 1,261 acres. Crews will continue their firefighting efforts Friday, but less resources are expected to be committed.

The cooler, wet weather is expected to help fireighters on Friday.

"This weather is amazing for us," Riverside County Fire Department Spokeswoman Tawny Cabral said.

We'll continue to provide update on the Patterson Fire throughout the day here. Refresh for the latest.

Be sure to also check out the video update provided by the Riverside County Fire Department from Thursday night, which is embedded above.

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Main image credit: Elizabeth Sandoval