Crime & Safety

Firefighters Battle Vegetation Fire Near Mexico Border

Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to 12 acres Sunday.

Units were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to reports of a fire in a remote area of San Diego County, south of Dulzura close to the Mexican border
Units were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to reports of a fire in a remote area of San Diego County, south of Dulzura close to the Mexican border (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MARRON VALLE, CA — Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire that broke out in Marron Valley Sunday.

Units were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to reports of a fire in a remote area of San Diego County, south of Dulzura close to the Mexican border, according to Cal Fire officials.

"The blaze was stopped at 12 acres. Fire personnel will remain at the scene for another two hours to mop up and patrol for hot spots," Cal Fire PIO Captain Brent Pascua told City News Service.

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No evacuations or injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was not immediately known.

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