Crews battle brush fire in north Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Crews rushed to battle a river bottom grass fire in north Fresno on Sunday afternoon.

The flames were spreading in the brush near the San Joaquin River in the area of Palm and Nees.

Several engines responded to the scene, including at least one staging in a nearby neighborhood in case the flames move toward those homes.

There's no word yet on the cause of the fire or how large an area it has burned.

This is a developing story. Stay with Action News for updates.