A brush fire that erupted Wednesday in Homeland scorched almost 10 acres before Cal Fire aircraft and crews got it partially contained.

The non-injury blaze was reported at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Juniper Springs and Juniper Flats roads, along the boundary separating Homeland and Hemet, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving through open space at a slow rate.

Three Cal Fire air tankers from Hemet-Ryan Airport less than three miles away initiated runs on the brusher at about 12:10 p.m., significantly slowing its progression, according to officials at the scene.

No homes or other structures were threatened, and no road closures were in effect.

Full containment was expect

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