SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A brush fire erupted in Ramona amid a Red Flag Warning Tuesday morning, prompting a quick response from Cal Fire crews.
The fire was reported just after 6:45 a.m. in the 1200 block of Pamo Road, near West Haverford Road, according to Cal Fire San Diego officials.
At around 6:54 a.m., Cal Fire said the blaze charred at least 10 acres and posed a threat to a structure.
By 7:15 a.m., crews made significant progress and stopped the spread of the fire.
Cal Fire officials later updated the acreage burned to 3.5 acres. As of 11 a.m., the fire was 100% contained.
No injuries or structure damage were reported.
Cal Fire said in a post on X that the cause of the fire was "related to smoking."
"We remind residents to remain vigilant and to limit outdoor activities that can create sparks or start additional wildfires," the post said.
#PamoFire [Final] The fire is 100% contained at 3.5 acres.
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) January 14, 2025
Our Investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be related to smoking. We remind residents to remain vigilant and to limit outdoor activities that can create sparks or start additional wildfires. pic.twitter.com/ikVxlgP7RJ
