San Diego Brush Fire Consumes 2,500 Acres
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(San Diego brush fire/ San Dieog Regional Fire Safety Forum)
Known as the "Chariot Fire," the fire broke out around 2 p.m. Saturday near Mount Laguna, NBC News reported.
The fast moving fire consumed about 700 acres Saturday evening, drawing crews from multiple agencies to battle the flames. By 5:30 p.m. Sunday, the fire scorched through 2,500 acres and was only 20 percent contained
A total of 26 fire engines, two air tankers, three bulldozers and three helicopters had been battling the fire, as well as additional fire departments that included Cal Fire, USFS Cleveland NF, CHP and the San Diego Fire Authority.
Evacuations have been ordered at several area campgrounds.
No injuries or structures have been damaged, according to fire officials, though three firefighters sustained injuries fighting the blaze.
Read more at NBC News San Diego
