San Diego

Sparkletts Fire Breaks Out Near Highway 67, Water Distribution Center

A one-acre brush fire broke out west of the Barona Resort and Casino near Highway 67 and San Vicente Avenue around noon Monday, according to Cal Fire.

The Sparkletts Water Distribution Center was evacuated shortly after, said Lt. Amber Baggs of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Cal Fire called it the Sparkletts Fire and said investigators were questioning at least one person.

Highway 67 was closed in both directions but later opened at around 6 p.m.

Cal Fire and Lakeside Fire were at the scene.

No other information was available.

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