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Firefighters battle 30-acre brushfire in Lake Elsinore; 40% contained

Firefighters are battling a multi-acre brush fire burning in Lake Elsinore. 

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Location of the Snake Fire. 

The blaze, which has been dubbed the Snake Fire, has burnt through 30 acres of brush and has a "moderate to rapid rate of spread," according to Riverside County firefighters.

Crews were dispatched to the area, near Lindell Road and Snake Road, at around 2:20 after learning of the fire. 

As of 7 p.m., firefighters say the blaze is 40% contained.

No evacuations have been ordered and no injuries have been reported. 

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