#Border53Fire

FIRE ON OTAY MOUNTAIN CHARS 400 ACRES

East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts

Photo and map via CalFire

June 3, 2024 (Otay) – The #Border53Fire is burning on both sides of the international border.  The fire has charred 400 acres, including 250 acres in the U.S. and150 in Mexico. The wildfire is 60% contained, with no structures threatened and no evacuations, per Cal Fire.

The blaze began June 1 in Buttewig Canyon on the south slope of Otay Mountain.


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