Wildfire 70% Contained Near U.S.-Mexico Border

SAN DIEGO, CA — Evacuations have been lifted for a wildfire that broke out amid critical fire weather conditions in the southern reaches of San Diego County.

As of Wednesday morning, the blaze called the Border 79 Fire, remained at 38 acres and was 70% contained north of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to Cal Fire.

The fire sparked at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday near state Route 94 and Barrett Truck Trail near the community of Tecate, according to Cal Fire. The blaze burned "with a critical rate of spread" and had the potential to become a "major fire."

Authorities issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.

By 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, crews had halted the spread of the fire spread. All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted.

Firefighters remained at the scene overnight to build a containment line around the fire and cool hot spots.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.