Black Fire: Brush Fire Near Ramona 60 Percent Contained​

RAMONA, CA – A brush fire that burned 46 open acres near the Mesa Grande Reservation northeast of Ramona is about 60 percent contained Monday.

Fire crews worked throughout the night to get a handle on the so-called Black Fire, which had been burning in the vicinity of Black Canyon and Mesa Grande roads since early Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Fire officials plan to use five fire engines, three crews and two water tenders to continue to battle the blaze Monday.

The fire initially prompted authorities to temporarily evacuate three area homes Sunday, but the residents were later allowed to return, according to Cal Fire. No structural damage was reported.

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Black Fire: 46-Acre Brush Fire Near Ramona 50 Percent Contained

City News Service contributed to this report.

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