CALFIRE - RRU - Pacific Fire - 11-14-10

RUBIDOUX (KTLA) -- Firefighters in Riverside County contained a potentially dangerous brush fire Sunday in high winds, heat and low humidity. The fire started just before 1:00 p.m area of Pacific Avenue and Canal Street, not far from a small tract of homes and outbuildings.

145 firefighters from 17 engine companies responded to the fire. 25 mile an hour winds made for difficult fire fighting conditions. Still, crews were able to contain the fire at 45 acres in less than two hours.

Investigators say the fire was started by someone using a power saw.

CALFIRE officials say that person will be sent a bill to cover the firefighting cost.

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