Vegetation fire breaks out in Hemet Monday

A vegetation fire broke out Monday evening, Jan. 20, in Hemet amid strong Santa Ana winds across the region.

The Chambers fire was reported around 6 p.m. in the area of Chambers and Gilbert streets, an area south of Highway 74, according to Watch Duty, a nonprofit that tracks fire activity.

Watch Duty reports the fire was moving towards Domenigoni Parkway, and law enforcement was requested for a closure and traffic control.

Information on acreage, containment, potential injuries and potential structure threats and evacuations was not immediately available.

This is a developing story that will be updated. 

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