Four structures destroyed and one firefighter injured in Yucca Valley fire

"The blaze, called the Skyline fire, started around 2 p.m. in the 52000 block of Skyline Road and had the potential to grow much larger in size, perhaps to 500 acres."

"Within two hours of the start of the fire, officials reported that the threat to structures was mitigated."

"Just after 8:30 p.m., a Cal Fire bulletin described the fire as 25% contained, with limited possibility of further spread."

"Damage inspection teams and Red Cross has been requested for multiple displaced residents."

The Skyline fire in Yucca Valley began around 2 p.m. and threatened to grow to 500 acres. It ultimately burned 39 acres, destroying four structures and injuring one firefighter. Two helicopters and six air tankers were deployed to combat the blaze. Damage inspection teams and the Red Cross were requested for displaced residents. By 8:30 p.m., the fire was reported as 25% contained, with fire crews working overnight to prevent flare-ups.

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