Crime & Safety
Crews Halt Fire Burning In Canyon Near Homes In La Jolla
The fire spread over less than a half-acre, officials said.
LA JOLLA, CA – Firefighters quickly halted the spread of a brush fire burning near homes in La Jolla Friday.
The blaze broke out in a canyon off the 5400 block of Caminito Bayo, east of La Jolla Mesa Drive, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Ground and helicopter crews fought the flames, which spread over less than a half-acre, officials said. The blaze caused no reported structural damage or injuries.
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The cause of the fire was under investigation.
A shot of SDFD crews mopping up at the La Jolla brush fire. Crews will be there for about another hour. No injuries and no structures damaged. A successful effort! Photo: S. Wright#strongwork #firefighters #copter1 pic.twitter.com/DTMn9T9kin
— SDFD (@SDFD) July 20, 2018
#breaking Over 7 (so far) water drops at a brush fire in a canyon in La Jolla. Lots of white smoke. Difficult terrain. @fox5sandiego pic.twitter.com/K2o4rmuoGf
— Paul makarushka (@heyguyfox5) July 20, 2018
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City News Service contributed to this report.
Image via San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
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