Euclid Fire burns 100+ acres in near Chino Hills, forces freeway closure

Euclid Fire burns in Chino Hills

The Euclid Fire has burned nearly 120 acres in San Bernardino County, and the flames have jumped to both sides of Highway 71.

CHINO HILLS, Calif. - A wildfire erupted in Chino Hills on Wednesday afternoon, spreading to more than 100 acres in just a few hours.

What we know:

The Euclid Fire started around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, near Highway 71 and Euclid Road. 

At last check, the fire had burned 119 acres and was 5% contained, according to Cal Fire.

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While crews stopped the forward progress of the fire, officials had to close a portion of the 71 Freeway after the flames jumped the road. Officials closed the freeway in both directions at Euclid. All lanes have since reopened.

Images from SkyFOX showed air crews making good progress against the flames. While the burn area is near a neighborhood, officials have not issued any evacuations.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is under investigation.