Brush Fire, Area of Easter Hill Dr

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Fire crews were dispatched about 3:34 p.m. to the 200 block of Easter Hill Drive for a reported brush fire near a residence. Radio traffic indicated a hillside brush fire spreading toward the home, coming within roughly 30 feet and igniting a nearby tree; the residence was evacuated. Crews reported a poor water supply and were relying on a tender to support operations. Command later cleared most units, leaving Engine 5, Engine 3 and Tender 3 to continue on scene. Radio traffic suggests the fire is under control and crews are working to fully extinguish.

Details are based on live scanner traffic and may change as official information is released.