TECATE, Calif. (KGTV) — A brush fire that erupted in Mexico crossed the border into the U.S. Thursday, burning at least four acres in the Potrero area of southeast San Diego County.
Cal Fire San Diego said the Border 21 Fire that started on the Mexico side on Wednesday made its way into the Tecate, California, area on Thursday afternoon.
The blaze had charred about four acres on the U.S. side as of Friday morning, but it had the potential to burn 2,000 acres, according to Cal Fire San Diego officials.
Due to the fire’s proximity to structures, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued an evacuation warning for parts of the Grapevine Truck Trail and Tecate Truck Trail in Potrero. A temporary evacuation point was established at Steele Canyon High School in Spring Valley.
Just after 1:30 p.m. Friday, Cal Fire officials said evacuation warnings associated with the fire were lifted.
Cal Fire has sent numerous fire engines, crews, dozers, and aircraft to the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
