Crime & Safety

Brush Fire Near Santee Border With El Cajon Stops Trolley Service

Smoke may drift into Santee from the fire near east Main Street in El Cajon.

Crews have gained control of a brush fire alongside eastbound Interstate 8, near Hill Street in western El Cajon, Thursday afternoon, according to Heartland Fire & Rescue

The fire reached about 150 feet in size near Hill Street Self Storage, and temporarily shutdown Trolley service, according to an alert from Heartland Fire.

There were no reports of structural threats. Smoke could be seen in Santee and surrounding areas and short delays were experienced on the freeway.

-City News Service contributed to this report


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