MULTIPLE SMALL FIRES BURNING AROUND COUNTY

Update 3:30 p.m. - These fires are now contained. The Quail fire in Flinn Springs was caused by a mulch pile that ignited. Causes of the other fires remain under investigation.

Update 2:10 p.m. -- A third fire is reported in Flinn Springs at Quail Canyon and Ranch Trail; no structures are threatened.  A fourth fire is burning in Lakeside on Rancho Trail and air support has been requested.  The Japatul fire is now contained.

June 5, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Cal-Fire is on the scene of two brush fires. Both fires started shortly before 1 p.m. and each is currently about two to three acres in size.  Details below. 

A grass fire is burning behind Ramona High School off Hanson lane. Spread of the fire has been stopped and the cause is under investigation.

Cal-Fire is also assisting the U.S. Forest Service at a fire near Hidden Glen Road and Japatul Road near the community of Japatul. The cause of the fire, whch started at 12:37 p.m., is under investigation. No structures are threatened.

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