Brush Fire Burns Near Harbison Canyon

The fire began burning around 12:45 p.m. on Dehesa Road

Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire that burned about two miles west of Sycuan Indian Reservation Sunday.

According to Cal Fire Capt. Mike Mohler, the fire began around 12:45 p.m. on Dehesa Road near Harbison Canyon and the community of Crest.

By 1:30 p.m., Cal Fire reported the Dehesa fire had burned approximately 20 acres. Officials confirmed no structures were threatened.

The fire was spreading at a medium rate but by 1:50 p.m. Cal Fire reported the forward spread of the brush fire had been stopped and the fire was holding at approximately 15 acres.

By 2:50 p.m., Cal Fire confirmed the fire had been contained. No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged, officials said.

Fire crews remained at the scene cleaning up the area and keeping an eye on hot spots.

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