SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A brush fire erupted in the far southeast area of San Diego County, at the U.S.-Mexico border, early Tuesday afternoon, prompting a ground and aerial response from firefighters.
Cal Fire San Diego officials said the so-called Border 66 Fire broke out at the base of Tecate Peak, west of Potrero, just after 12 p.m.
The fire initially charred 15-20 acres and was moving with a moderate rate of spread, but by 1 p.m., Cal Fire officials said the blaze grew to at least 296 acres burned.
As of 3 p.m., the forward rate of spread has been stopped. Cal Fire said Wednesday night that the fire has burned 300 acres and is 100% contained.
Per Cal Fire, part of the fire was burning on the Mexico side of the border.
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire at the base of Tecate Peak. The fire is 15-20 acres with a moderate rate of spread. #Border66Fire pic.twitter.com/8PK0obNQCE
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 30, 2024
