Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Sparks Near San Diego's College Area, Del Cerro Neighborhoods

Crews knocked down the fire, which was first reported near I-8 between Waring Road and College Avenue, officials said.

SAN DIEGO, CA — A brush fire that started Sunday near eastbound Interstate 8 in vicinity of the College Area and Del Cerro neighborhoods burned one acre.

Crews knocked down the fire, which was first reported at 2:06 p.m. Sunday near I-8 between Waring Road and College Avenue, and remained on scene for mop-up duties, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

The blaze didn't threaten any structures and there were no reported injuries, according to the department. Area roads were also reopened to traffic, the SDFD reported.

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It's unclear what caused the fire.

— City News Service

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