SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A wildfire that began in Mexico Wednesday burned into the U.S. side of the border, prompting a response from Cal Fire crews and an hour-long battle against flames.
#Border14Fire in Copper Canyon [final] Fire is now 100% contained at five acres (on U.S. side). All resources available.
— CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) June 22, 2023
According to Cal Fire San Diego officials, the blaze dubbed the Border 14 Fire ignited after 1 p.m. in Mexico but made its way over the border into the Dulzura area.
In a tweet, officials said the fire was burning “near Marron Valley Rd x Border Rd in the Copper Canyon area. 20 acres burning in Mexico, approx two acres burning on U.S. side. No structure threat at this time.”
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO is at scene of a vegetation fire near Marron Valley Rd x Border Rd in the Copper Canyon area. 20 acres burning in Mexico, approx two acres burning on U.S. side. No structure threat at this time. #Border14Fire pic.twitter.com/gRDKQWaZdc
— CAL FIRE/SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) June 21, 2023
This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
