A small brush fire was contained near 3700 Wynola Road in San Diego County Tuesday afternoon. The fire, determined to be caused by mowing operations, burned three-and-a-half acres before being extinguished.
Crews responded to a report of a small brush fire near 3700 Wynola Road around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fire burned in grass, away from structures, and spread at a moderate rate. By 12:30 p.m., the fire's spread was halted after scorching three-and-a-half acres. Once the fire was 100% contained around 3:30 p.m., investigators determined the cause to be 'mowing operations,' which Cal Fire advises against during periods of fire weather.
Cal Fire emphasizes the importance of vigilance and avoiding activities that can create sparks. They urge residents to remember 'One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire.' The small blaze started amid strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, creating dangerous wildfire conditions in Southern California. A red flag warning was set to go into effect for San Diego County's coast, valleys, and mountains at 4 p.m. Tuesday. This warning was expected to be elevated to a more severe level. Los Angeles County also experienced several wildfires on Tuesday during a red flag warning. The largest fire started near Malibu in the Pacific Palisades area and quickly grew to over 200 acres, threatening homes
WILDFIRE CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO RED FLAG WARNING SANTA ANA WINDS
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Antonio Designates Wurzbach Road Section as 'Silk Road Cultural Heritage District'San Antonio has designated a stretch of Wurzbach Road as the 'Silk Road Cultural Heritage District,' recognizing the area's diverse communities with roots in North and Central Africa to Eastern Asia. The district celebrates the cultural and culinary contributions of immigrant residents.
Read more »
Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal shooting of 38-year-old fatherA man was shot and killed on the southeast side of Franklin County Thursday afternoon.The shootinghappeend around 3:35 p.m. in the 3700 block of Noe Bixby Road.
Read more »
Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closedLocals are struggling with what 'Road Closed' signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.
Read more »
Cyclist forced off road in Saratoga Springs road rage incidentAfter 3 decades spent in the sunny (and humid) South Florida media world, Jeff has traveled to across the country to partake in the delights of The Beehive State.
Read more »
The Long and Winding Road to Mad Max: Fury RoadHow the fourth Mad Max movie took three decades to make, overcoming numerous delays and obstacles.
Read more »
Early Injury Updates for San Antonio Spurs Ahead of Road Test vs. Trail BlazersAfter four San Antonio Spurs suffered injuries during their contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, the severity level is in question ahead of Friday night's road trip.
Read more »