Firefighters tackled a vegetation fire burning in the southeastern portion of San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico Border.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire burning in the southeastern portion of San Diego County near the U.S.-Mexico Border late Friday morning.
According to Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire, the blaze, dubbed the Roadrunner Fire, was reported just before noon near Roadrunner Lane and Moonlit Trail in the census-designated place of Boulevard, east of Campo.
The forward rate of spread was stopped just before 2 p.m., Cal Fire confirmed on X.
When it was initially reported, the fire had burned 10 acres shortly before noon. In an update just before 1:30 p.m., Cal Fire stated the fire was about 88 acres and 5% contained.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued due to the fire. The evacuation orders and warnings have since been lifted.
The Golden Acorn Casino at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Boulevard was designated as the evacuation point.
Road closures were also put in place at Old Highway 80 and McCain Valley Road due to the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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