Dozens of Firefighters Stop Brush Fire in Otay Mesa

Dozens of firefighters stopped a brush fire in Otay Mesa near the border Tuesday, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said.

The fire was first reported around 3:30 p.m. at 5353 Airway Rd. in Otay Mesa. SDFD said the brush fire was at one and one half acres at 4:15 p.m. and no structures were threatened, and no road closures were in place.

Around 5:30 p.m., forward progress of the fire stopped, SDFD said. Fire officials said the fire held to three acres and no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.