India, June 16 -- Palm Springs residents were left concerned on Tuesday as they saw heavy smoke in the California city. Many feared there might be active blazes in the area, amid wildfire season.

However, the smoke came from the Shore Fire vegetable fire, which broke out at 31000 Block of San Timoteo Canyon Road, southwest of Calimesa. The fire has burned over 2,000 hectares.

Amid the confusion, the Palm Springs Fire Department issued an advisory, clarifying the matter. "Winds may carry smoke from fires outside our area into the community from the #Shorefire. It is burning in Riverside County, along San Timoteo Canyon Road, just southwest of Calimesa," the statement noted.

"While residents may notice smoky conditions, there are no acti...