FIRE BREAKS OUT IN ALPINE

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WILDFIRES FIRES ALPINE EL CAJON TRAFFIC REPORTS FACEBOOK JOURNALISM PROJECT

By Rebeca Jefferis Williamson

August 13, 2020 (Alpine) A vegetation fire broke out late afternoon today near I-8 and Victoria Drive in Alpine according to Cal Fire.

Multiple spots along the freeway were impacted. The fire was labelled the #VictoriaFire.

According to Cal Fire, with an update, the fire has been stopped. Crews are mopping up the fires as of 6:00 p.m.

Traffic in the area has been heavily impacted.

Visit: EastCountyAlert@EastCountyAlert on Twitter for any details.

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