Oceanside fire fighters along with the help of fire crews from Vista, North County, Camp Pendleton and San Marcos Fire Departments combated two small brush fires in the Lawrence Canyon area Sunday afternoon.
The call came in just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday and fire officials said one truck was dispatched for a smoke check at Loretta Street and Highway 76.
When fire crews arrived, they found two vegetation fires burning in the canyon side about 500 feet apart, one of which was headed toward the homes above on Loretta Street, officials said.
Fire crews extinguished the one closest to the homes first, then the second. Officials said they both threatened the area due to thick vegetation and rugged terrain.
The fires burned three-quarters of an acre and were put out in less than an hour, according to fire officials.
There were no injuries reported, but several homeless camps were found in the area and were being referred to the city's Code Enforcement Division.
The cause of the fires is under investigation and a fire investigator was requested because of the unusual circumstances.
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Anyone with information can contact the Oceanside Fire Department at (769) 435-4272.
