7-Acre Ramona Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations

Residents of several apartment buildings are being evacuated because of a seven-acre vegetation fire near Montecito Road and Ramona Street in Ramona.The fire is 10 percent contained, and firefighters are making good progress, according to Calfire. Calfire and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department are at the scene attempting to contain the fire, which started around 2:45 p.m.The forward rate of spread has been stopped, according to Calfire. Crews will remain at the scene for approximately five more hours. The fire is burning in a southeasterly direction.Check back on this breaking story for more information. Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego
Source: NBC San Diego