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Evacuations lifted after crash turned fire burns 1,000 acres near Jacumba
What to Know: McCain Fire
- The fire has burned 1,000 acres; 5% containment
- Evacuation order for De Anza Resort has been lifted; warnings remain in place
- A shelter is at the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo
Evacuations were lifted Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crash sparked a brush fire, which burned 1,000 acres in east San Diego County, fire officials said.
The "McCain Fire" broke out Monday after a traffic collision near Interstate 8 and McCain Valley Road near Jacumba at around 3:30 p.m.
A 48-year-old man was driving a Toyota SUV westbound on I-8 when he lost control, according to the California Highway Patrol. His car flipped over and burst into flames, which then spread to nearby vegetation, CHP logs say. Investigators said the driver suffered head injuries but is expected to survive.
Conditions were on firefighters' side overnight and the blaze was recorded at 1,000 acres and 5% containment Tuesday morning, a Cal Fire spokesperson said.
The De Anza Springs Resort, an RV campground, was evacuated in the wake of the fire. The blaze was burning away from the resort by Tuesday, and the evacuation order was lifted by the afternoon, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.
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Areas near the fire remain under evacuation warnings. A map showing those zones can be found here.
SDSO said to drive with caution since crews will continue strengthening control lines.
A designated shelter is located at the Golden Acorn Casino at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Campo, according to the County of San Diego. Members from the American Red Cross are there, providing food and supplies, the county said.
A Red Cross team member said they had about six families in their care Monday but that they were expecting more.
All lanes of westbound I-8 west of Carrizo Gorge were closed following the crash and fire, Caltrans San Diego said in an X post. By 10:20 p.m. on Monday, the left lane had reopened.
A smoke advisory was issued over the extreme southeast part of San Diego County, which includes east of Boulevard and north of Titus, according to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
More than 220 personnel were aiding with the firefight, with some crews traveling from Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Cal Fire San Diego said 14 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 dozers and 2 water tenders and several air tankers from across the state were being utilized.
Other than the injured driver, no fire-related injuries or damages have been reported.
No other details were immediately available.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information arrives.
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