Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Breaks Out on 125 North Near La Mesa

The blaze broke out near Spring Street and Lemon Avenue, according to Heartland Fire and Rescue.

La Mesa, CA — Firefighters were on scene of a brush fire on State Route 125 Tuesday afternoon.

The blaze broke out on 125 North between Spring Street and Lemon Avenue, Heartland Fire reported at about 1:20 p.m. via Twitter.

Crews from Cal Fire San Diego and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department were helping Heartland battle the blaze.

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The fire prompted California Highway Patrol to issue a traffic alert for northbound 125.

This post will be updated as more information is gathered.

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