Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Halted In Julian Area
The blaze, called the Inspiration Fire, sparked off state Route 79, south of Inspiration Point, according to Cal Fire.

SAN DIEGO, CA — Crews halted the spread of a brush fire Tuesday afternoon in the Julian area.
The blaze, called the Inspiration Fire, sparked off state Route 79, south of Inspiration Point, according to Cal Fire. The fire burned about 3 acres before firefighters stopped forward progress of the flames.
#InspirationFire [update] The forward rate of spread has been stopped. We sincerely appreciate the excellent teamwork and ongoing support from @ClevelandNF THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/37PJGrjsO9
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 5, 2025
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire off Highway 79, south of Inspiration Point. The fire is 3 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread. #InspirationFire pic.twitter.com/2gSc1u829K
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 5, 2025
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