SAN DIEGO, CA – A brush fire sparked Wednesday near San Diego State University, sending flames up a tree and smoke into the sky.
The blaze broke out on 5300 Campus Ave. Crews quickly got the fire under control, according to SDSU officials.
Traffic was blocked in the area. SDSU officials advised the public to avoid the area.
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Contained vegetation fire located at 5300 College Ave. Fire and police department on scene and fire is under control. Traffic is impacted. Avoid the area.
— San Diego State University (@SDSU) March 21, 2018
Tree fire on College ave @SDSU pic.twitter.com/HeKVGdG5Vz
— Brian Murphy (@TheMurphDogg) March 21, 2018
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