Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Sparks Near U.S.-Mexico Border
The slow-moving fire, called the Border 7 Fire, burned about 9 acres, according to Cal Fire.
SAN DIEGO, CA – A brush fire sparked Monday night near the international border in Otay Mesa.
The blaze broke out around 10 p.m. in Tin Can Canyon near Otay Mountain, according to Cal Fire.
The slow-moving fire, called the Border 7 Fire, burned about 9 acres. The fire did not threaten any structures but was difficult to access, Cal Fire officials said.
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By 10 a.m. Tuesday, the fire was 75 percent contained, officials said.
#Border7Fire [update] IC reports 9 acres burned and 75% contained. pic.twitter.com/uPpqvhLMaa
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 10, 2018
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO is at scene of a 5 acre vegetation fire along the international border in Tin Can Cnyn near Otay Mountain. IC reports a slow rate of spread and difficult access. No structures threatened.#Border7Fire pic.twitter.com/ejKzQ6yozr
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 10, 2018
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