Fast-spreading ‘Gate Fire’ burns 1,000 acres near Jamul; Dulzura threatened
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Date: 21/05/2017

Fast-spreading ‘Gate Fire’ burns 1,000 acres near Jamul; Dulzura threatened

 A fast-moving brush fire that broke out south of Jamul late Saturday morning near state Route 94 has grown to about 1,000 acres with 20 percent containment and caused the closure of the main route between Jamul and Dulzura, authorities said.

The fire was reported at 11:20 a.m., and the cause has not yet been determined, according to Capt. Issac Sanchez of Cal Fire. It was primarily burning in grass with some sparse brush.

The California Highway Patrol closed SR 94 in both directions from Honey Springs Road to state Route 188. Otay Lakes Road was also closed from state Route 94 to the south. The CHP’s web site said the caller reported the fire atop Otay Mountain.