Tamarisk trees burn near I-10 east of Bob Hope

Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to put out a tamarisk tree fire burning near Interstate 10 near the Bob Hope exit.

CAL FIRE confirmed the fire is an eighth of an acre and is burning at a slow rate of spread.

There is no impact on the freeway or any nearby roadways.

Resources are expected to remain at the scene for about an hour and a half, according to CAL FIRE.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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