San Diego

Forward Rate of Spread Stopped in North County Fire

The fire is 50 percent contained

A vegetation fire was reported near Fallbrook Tuesday afternoon with a moderate rate of spread, Cal Fire officials said.

The fire, dubbed the Cathy Fire grew from two to four acres, but the forward rate of spread was stopped by 2:45 p.m. 

Cal Fire said at around 4:15 p.m. the blaze was 50-percent contained

The location of the fire is Daily Road and Lynda Lane in the De Luz neighborhood west of Interstate 15 and north of State Route 76.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) asked anyone with information about the fire to call Crimestoppers at (888) 580-8477 and said callers who offer information leading to a felony arrest could be eligible for a $1,000 reward.

No other information was available.

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