A body was found in the South Bay early Wednesday while firefighters were extinguishing a vegetation fire on southbound Interstate 5, San Diego Fire-Rescue confirmed to NBC 7.
The fire was reported at around 4:55 a.m. on the transition ramp for the freeway that runs alongside the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County. Once firefighters extinguished the fire, they noticed a body, SDFD said.
The California Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation and a SigAlert was issued for the area.
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The southbound I-5 ramp to eastbound SR-905 was closed at 7 a.m. and all lanes remained closed as of noon. By the evening commute, the SigAlert was cleared.
No details were immediately available about the cause of the fire, the acreage, or other details relating to the discovery of the body.
There was no identifying information about the body.
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NBC 7 also asked CHP if the fire was believed to be linked to a string of fires in the City Heights area Wednesday morning that is believed to be caused by an arsonist. A CHP spokesperson said they are investigating the I-5 brush fire as an isolated incident.
This is a developing story. Details may change as information becomes available.
