SAN DIEGO — White smoke could be seen for miles from a brush fire burning on the MCAS Miramar property on Saturday afternoon. The fire began as a planned controlled burn on the base for Saturday, but the fire quickly spread, according to an MCAS spokesperson.
The fire burned near the 52 freeway and 15 freeway near the East Miramar training area in a large open area. The details of the fire are under investigation, the spokesperson said Sunday.
At 2:25 p.m. Saturday, San Diego Fire-Rescue reported that the brush fire was 15 acres in size and was burning at a slow to moderate rate of speed. By 5:23 p.m., firefighters on the ground and in the air had stopped the fire's progress.
The fire was contained by Saturday night. A total of 106 acres burned, according to the MCAS Miramar fire department.
SDFD said they sent support to assist the Miramar Fire Department in battling the blaze, including 5 brush engines and a helicopter.
There was no threat to the City of San Diego, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.
This is a developing story, CBS 8 will continue to update as more information is made available.
View of the fire from 52 West freeway:
Fire helicopter picking up water to fight the fire at MCAS Miramar:
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