Brush Fire Near U.S.-Mexico Border Prompts Evacuation Warning

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A brush fire burned dozens of acres and prompted an evacuation warning Thursday just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.

The blaze, called the Border Fire, sparked near Tecate Mission Road, west of the Tecate Port of Entry, according to Cal Fire.

By 3 p.m. the fire had scorched 60 acres, destroyed an outbuilding and was 5 percent contained, fire officials said. Firefighters soon after halted the spread of the flames.

"Firefighters will remain at scene through the evening," Cal Fire said on Twitter.

Authorities issued an evacuation warning for the community of Tecate. A temporary evacuation point was established at Potrero Elementary School at 24875 Potrero Valley Road in Potrero. The evacuation warning was later lifted and the evacuation point was closed.

Downed powerlines in Mexico sparked the blaze, which spread to vegetation on the U.S. side of the border, according to Cal Fire.