A wildfire burned nearly two acres of brush Tuesday in the Ramona area, amid Santa Ana winds, according to Cal Fire San Diego.
The fire was near Highland Valley Road and Rangeland Road, Cal Fire said on social media at 3:50 a.m. By 5:30 a.m. the fire was 50% contained and by 7:30 a.m. the fire was 100% contained and Cal Fire estimated the final acreage at 1.8.
#Highland5Fire [Final]The fire’s final acreage is 1.8 acres and is 100% contained. pic.twitter.com/OU35PcFizl
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) December 10, 2024
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Cal Fire said the fire had the potential for an extended attack fire. There were no damages reported.
The county is experiencing the most severe Santa Ana winds of the season. The winds are also combined with drastically low humidity prompting a Red Flag Warning with SDG&E shutting off power to thousands and school closures.
A red flag warning for dangerous fire conditions will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday until at least 4 a.m. Wednesday.
