Evacuations lifted as crews contain Springs Fire in rural East County

East County brush fire likely started by catalytic converter fully contained

A Cal Fire engine passes along Creekside Drive, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, after the Caldor Fire burned through Grizzly Flats, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) A wildfire in the rural Lawson Valley area of East County that charred 50 acres and likely started from a vehicle’s catalytic converter was declared 100% contained Saturday, Cal Fire officials said. The remaining evacuation warning for the Springs fire was lifted and all roads were reopened b…

Evacuations lifted as crews contain Springs Fire in rural East County

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- San Diego firefighters were able to fully contain a brush fire that broke out east of Jamul in rural East County on Thursday, Cal Fire announced on Saturday. Cal Fire San Diego said on X Saturday afternoon the Springs Fire was 100% contained at 50 acres. Fire investigators release cause of Springs Fire burning in rural East County The brush fire that started from a vehicle's catalytic converter began as three sepa…