Crews Contain Small Brush Along I-8 in El Cajon

Fire crews quickly contained a small brush fire that burned along Interstate 8 in El Cajon Thursday afternoon.

Officials said they received reports of smoke coming from trees located on the right shoulder of the I-8, near West Main Street, at about 11:30 a.m.

Arriving crews discovered a small brush fire in the area and were able to fully contain the blaze just after 12 p.m.

The fire burned about a quarter-acre of brush.

A traffic advisory was issued and crews were said to be on standby as a precaution.

There have been no reports of structural damage.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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