A dozen homes in West Central Fresno evacuated due to brush fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A brush fire in West Central Fresno forced the evacuation of at least a dozen homes Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters said this fire grew very rapidly and more than 20 acres burned and at least eight fences.

Fire officials said this serves as a great reminder to keep fields plowed because this fire could have been prevented.

Fire investigators are still looking into what may have caused this fire.