Brush fire breaks out near Jamacha; evacuations lifted as crews stop progress
Fire crews are fighting a wildfire that broke out along State Route 94 near Jamacha on Wednesday.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire crews are fighting a brush fire that broke out along State Route 94 near Jamacha Wednesday afternoon.
The fire, which has been named the Millar Fire, broke out in the area adjacent to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge around 2 p.m.
As of 3:30 p.m., it is estimated to have burned about 15 acres. Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is 5% contained, Cal Fire said.
Evacuation orders and warnings were briefly issued for areas south of SR-94, with the temporary evacuation point set up at the El Cajon Edwards Cinema at 2951 Jamacha Road. Both were lifted with the halting of forward progress.
The area previously impacted by the evacuation warning can be found below.
A SigAlert was issued by California Highway Patrol as they closed off parts of SR-94 for crews to battle the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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