Jennings Fire 90% Contained

LAKESIDE, CA – Crews working to extinguish the smoldering remnants of a wildfire that scorched some 400 acres in East San Diego County had the burn area roughly 90 contained Thursday morning.

Engine emissions from a passing vehicle sparked the so-called Jennings Fire shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesdayalongside Interstate 8 near Olde Highway 80 in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire.

An evacuation order was issued Tuesday for residents of threatened homes along nearby Viewside Lane, but they were allowed to return home Tuesday night, according to Cal Fire.

The fire also prompted a temporary shut down of Interstate 8 between between Lake Jennings Park Road in Lakeside and Tavern Road in Alpine, which led to hours of gridlock in both directions.

One to three eastbound lanes near the fire were closed at various times Wednesday morning and afternoon as firefighters continued to douse hot spots and create lines of control around the charred areas.

The interstate was fully reopened as of 4:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.

No structural damage or injuries were reported.

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400-Acre Jennings Fire 60% Contained, Evacuations Lifted

Jennings Fire Burns 400 Acres Along I-8, Shuts Down Freeway, Prompts Evacuation Orders In East San Diego County

City News Service contributed to this report.

Photo courtesy of San Diego County Sheriff's Department