Otay Mesa

Dozens of Firefighters Stop Brush Fire in Otay Mesa

Fire officials said the fire held to three acres and no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported

By Aleah Jarin • Published May 10, 2022 • Updated on May 10, 2022 at 6:09 pm

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.

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One & 1/2 acre brush fire at Airway & Caliente in South Bay. No structures threatened or road closures. Several crews working the fire. #airwayfire pic.twitter.com/nz5qS9GHLz
— SDFD (@SDFD) May 10, 2022

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.

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