CAMP PENDLETON, CA – A brush fire broke out Thursday afternoon on Camp Pendleton.
The blaze burned in an open training area on the grounds of the military base, according to Camp Pendleton officials. Firefighters from Camp Pendleton, as well as North County Fire Protection District, Oceanside Fire Department, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service supported the firefighting efforts.
The fire, which spread over about 10 acres, posed no structural threats, officials said.
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Update to fire in X-Ray impact area: Forward progress has stopped and crews are now in mop-up stage. Thanks to @usfs_r5, @NorthCountyFire, @OceansideFD, and @CAL_FIRE for mutual aid support. https://t.co/kcOrPlu7Vb
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) October 18, 2018
A vegetation fire is currently burning in the X-Ray Impact Area. The fire has burned 10 acres. CPFD is on scene. There is no threat to personnel or structures at this time. pic.twitter.com/erW9WY1X47
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) October 18, 2018
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