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DULZURA, Calif. – Five people were rescued Monday afternoon as a brush fire burned north of the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
First reported around 1:30 p.m., CalFire initially said that the blaze, located east of Marron Valley near Border Road, was at 30 acres and spreading at a moderate rate of speed. Just one hour later, officials said on Twitter that the blaze had spread to 350 acres.
Five people were rescued from the burn area, including two people who were injured, CalFire Captain Thomas Shoots told FOX 5. The extent of the patients’ injuries was not known.
CalFire said that there is no immediate threat of evacuation orders or warnings at this time. Officials are however monitoring a threat to infrastructure near Tecate Peak.
This fire comes less than 24 hours after a 65-acre vegetation fire also broke out in Dulzura. As of 6:45 a.m. Monday, the fire was 25% contained.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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