Bystanders Knock Out Spot Fires in La Mesa

Quick-thinking bystanders knocked out a couple of spot fires that sparked along State Route 125 in La Mesa Friday morning, officials confirmed.

The small fires ignited just before 8 a.m. at northbound SR-125 near Spring Street.

When fire crews arrived, they found a couple of extinguished spot fires that had been put out by passersby traveling along the freeway.

Firefighters remained on scene as a precaution checking the area for any other possible spot fires.

The incident is under investigation.
 

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