Firefighters in San Diego made quick work of a brush fire that threatened to engulf a nearby apartment complex under construction, officials said. The blaze, which broke out on New Year's Day near the intersection of Interstate 8 and Interstate 15, was contained to half an acre and was rapidly extinguished before it could damage any structures, Times of San Diego reported.
The San Diego Fire Rescue Department responded to the call at 11:48 a.m. crews arrived on the scene within minutes. The fire was reported at 4510 Alvarado Canyon Road, located near the College area, announced via an X post by the department that mop-up operations would be complete shortly following the successful containment of the fire.
Half acre brush fire at 4500 Alvarado Canyon Rd stopped by SDFD firefighters before it reached an apt building under construction. No injuries. No structures damaged. Mop-up operations will be complete in about 30 min. #strongwork pic.twitter.com/cO975wnq9A
— SDFD (@SDFD) January 1, 2024
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and no structural damage occurred due to the fire, according to the fire department. The incident fact sheet provided by SDFD newsworthy incident fact sheet confirmed that a total of 42 personnel were assigned to the incident, which included a variety of resources from helicopters and engines to brush rigs, ensuring that the potential disaster was averted.
The coordinated response showcased the preparedness of the city's fire department even on holidays, with one division chief, three battalion chiefs, multiple engines, and two helicopters among the resources dispatched to vanquish the blaze before it could impact the lives and livelihoods of the city's residents, according to the detailed breakdown issued by the department. No fire investigator was assigned to the incident since it did not escalate beyond control and no Red Cross assistance was deemed necessary.
