Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Murray
The fire was first reported around 4:20 p.m., according to the CHP.
SAN DIEGO, CA – Fire crews battled a roughly 1-acre brush fire near Lake Murray in eastern San Diego Tuesday afternoon.
The blaze broke out near Interstate 8 and Lake Murray Boulevard in Del Cerro, according to the California Highway Patrol and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
The fire was first reported around 4:20 p.m., according to officials. Within less than an hour, crews had stopped the flames.
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There were no reports of structural damage or injuries, fire officials said.
The fire in the brush near 6900 Elaine in Del Cerro has been stopped. Brush was the only casualty - about 1 acre burned. No injuries. A reminder to be prepared! Visit https://t.co/cEI5yG9hj5 and download the Ready, Set, Go! guide.
— SDFD (@SDFD) June 13, 2018
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