A 156-acre brush fire broke out Sunday south of the 60 Freeway in Chino Hills and was threatening nearby homes.
Fire officials report that the fire was started when "a large bird' caught fire on a power line, then fell into the dry grass below and the fire began.
#StarFire @CALFIREBDU pic.twitter.com/r07UWO3BqF
— Chino Valley Fire (@cvifd)
July 29, 2019 By Saturday night the fire had burned more 150-acres.
Over 185 firefighters battled the blaze and by Monday the fire was 80% contained.
#StarFire burning in @Chino_Hills— view from San Rafael Drive, looking up to Miramonte Court. @CALFIREBDU @CALFIRERRU @LACoFDPIO #wildfires pic.twitter.com/Xy8ugF1aF6
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV)
July 28, 2019 View toward Miramonte Court in @Chino_Hills where a multi-million dollar home is being destroyed by the #StarFire. @KNX1070 #wildfires pic.twitter.com/k6YFmFgrid
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV)
July 28, 2019 One house was on fire, according to media reports from the scene. Firefighters from the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the Chino Valley and Los Angeles County fire departments, as well as Cal Fire, were battling the blaze.
Numerous street closures as firefighters battle #StarFire burning in @Chino_Hills, east of #LosAngeles. Fire is at 60 acres, with the potential for 200 acres. A home on Miramonte Court has been badly damaged. @CALFIRERRU @CALFIREBDU pic.twitter.com/pJhGwG2AOr
— Craig Fiegener (@CraigNews3LV)
July 28, 2019
