RAMONA, Calif. — A vegetation fire that ignited Wednesday in Ramona near Chuck Wagon Road has been stopped after burning more than 180 acres. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading and it is currently 65% contained as of Thursday evening.
Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for all areas as of 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is warning residents to drive slowly and be mindful of first responders as they continue to work in the area.
The fire initially started at 5 acres and was spreading at a moderate rate. As of 11:54 a.m., the fire was 10-15 acres in size with the blaze still spreading at a moderate rate.
Fire officials said initially the fire had the potential to reach 10 or more acres. Cal Fire / San Diego County Fire said structures on Chuck Wagon Road are threatened as well as County Estates and Little Klondike.
Authorities closed some roads in the Ramona area as a precaution. San Vicente Road was closed from Warnock Drive to Wildcat Canyon Road as well as Wildcat Canyon Road all the way from Barona Speedway to San Vicente Road for an unknown duration due to the brush fire.
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