The wind-driven plume from the fire near state Route 79 just north of the Warner Springs Resort can be seen for miles around.

A vegetation fire that began burning in East County on Friday afternoon has created a large plume of smoke.

The wind-driven plume from the fire, which is near state Route 79 just north of the Warner Springs Resort, can be seen for miles around.

Multiple fire trucks from what appear to be several firefighting agencies are on scene now.

Cal Fire spokesman Mike Cornette told NBC 7 that the fire had burned 2 acres so far with a rapid rate of spread.