POTRERO, Calif. (KGTV) — The forward rate of spread has been stopped after a fire sparked near Potrero Tuesday afternoon.
According to Cal Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Border Fire, had the potential to burn as many as 100 acres. A Cal Fire spokesperson told ABC 10News the fire was nearby 24699 Humphries Road, and it was spreading moderately as of 2:45 p.m.
#BorderFire [Update] the forward progress of the fire has been stopped. pic.twitter.com/BDBZ7AMS4h
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) July 2, 2024
Sky10 flew above the scene. Watch the chopper feed below:
Border Fire scorches 30 acres near Potrero
Smoke from cameras in the area showed white smoke billowing over the hilltops.
