Firefighters reached a milestone in combating the "Border1Fire," near Otay Mountain by successfully containing the blaze. The brush fire that sparked near the U.S.-Mexico border on New Year's Day, initially reported at 15 acres, stands at 25 acres and was confirmed to be 100% contained by Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire in a recent update.
In an effort that spanned several days, fire crews made significant progress throughout the day, "The fire is now 100% contained and resources are being released," as stated in a social media post by CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire. To tackle the difficult terrain, firefighters were dispatched in numbers, utilizing 24 suppression resources. Despite the terrain, no structures were threatened, and no roads were closed due to the fire, according to Hoodline.
#Border1Fire [Final] Fire crews made significant progress throughout the day. The fire is now 100% contained and resources are being released. Firefighters will continue to patrol the area into tomorrow.
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) January 3, 2025
The early containment was a relief for the area that has experienced, fires fueled by fireworks. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received reports of individuals setting off fireworks on Otay Mountain on New Year's Day, which may have contributed to the cause of the fire, a detail highlighted by Fox 5 San Diego.
