Fast-moving brush fire erupts in Southern California

Firefighters rushed to contain a rapidly spreading brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in southwestern San Bernardino County.

The Euclid Fire was first spotted around 1:45 p.m. along Highway 71 in Chino Hills. As of 3:15 p.m., it had burned at least 150 acres on both sides of the highway, a Cal Fire spokesperson said.

Sky5’s Gil Leyvas reported that the blaze was burning through dry brush on the west side of the highway and also thicker vegetation in the area of Prado Regional Park and Chino Creek, just north of the Santa Ana River bed.

Smoke was visible from across Jurupa Valley and the Inland Empire.

Several fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters were assisting ground crews in building containment lines and dousing the fire with water.

Officials closed Highway 71 in both directions at Euclid Avenue. There were no immediate reports of homes threatened or evacuations.

This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA 5 News for updates.