FIVE HOMES LOST IN BORDER FIRE; BLAZE 20% CONTAINED

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East County News Service

 

June 22, 2016, 8 p.m. (San Diego's East County ) -- Cal Fire reports that the Border Fire is 6,723 acres and 20 percent contained. Five homes total were destroyed; two of the homes were primary dwelling units and three homes were second dwelling units/guest houses. No information is avalable yet on the locations of homes that burned.

1900 firefighters are assigned to battle the blaze, including crews from Lakeside Fire (photo, left) who worked to cut a firebreak today.

The Potrero Branch Library will re-open on Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as a Cool Zone. No data or WiFi service will be available at the library. Cool Zones can help you beat the heat. A complete list can be found here.

The Campo-Morena Village Library remains closed due to the Border Fire.

An American Red Cross shelter is still available at Los Coches Creek Middle School, located at 9669 Dunbar Ln., El Cajon, CA.  It will be open again overnight and will remain open as long as needed. Small pets are welcome.

If you need additional information, visit sdcountyemergency.com or call 2-1-1.

 


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