Firefighters Extinguish Small Brush Fire Burning off I-15

A brush fire burning along the side of Interstate 15 in City Heights billowed black smoke into the afternoon air Thursday before quickly being put out by responding firefighters.The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) said the fire sparked on the shoulder of southbound I-15 near University Avenue at around 4:15 p.m. Legendary Surfer Rescues Encinitas Family Stranded in Kauai It was initially reported as about an eighth of an acre with a slow rate of speed before it was extinguished by firefighters at around 4:30 p.m.Firefighters had the far right lane of the freeway blocked as they fought flames and mopped up remaining debris. FAA Orders Fan Blade Inspections After Jet Engine Explosion No other information was available.Please refresh this page for updates on this story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Will the Driver Who Got Caught in an El Cajon Sinkhole Face Charges? Photo Credit: NBC 7
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