Brush Fire Burns in Unincorporated El Cajon

A brush fire burned 18 acres in unincorporated El Cajon on Tuesday, according to officials.

The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. at 12970 Highway 8 Business, near Interstate 8.

Officials said the fire burned across the street from a mobile home park. Thick black smoke drifted toward I-8 slowing traffic.

Residents used ladders and hoses to help firefighters fight the fire.

For a short time limited evacuations were ordered, but as firefighters cleared the flames evacuations were canceled.


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