Evacuations lifted as crews continue battling 1,595-acre ‘McCain Fire’

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Authorities lifted all evacuations and road closures in the area around the over the McCain Fire in southeastern San Diego County on Wednesday as fire crews continue working towards full containment.

The evacuations and road closures were implemented shortly after the fire broke out at 4 p.m. Monday in the area of the Interstate 8 exit at McCain Valley Road. Authorities said was sparked by a fiery car crash, spreading to nearby brush.

Flames spread at a moderate rate of speed, but the wildland fire was able to reach upwards of 1,000 acres overnight . By Wednesday, the fire had scorched upwards of 1,362 acres, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

By Thursday evening, the fire was 1,595 acres and 87% contained.

The size of the fire put numerous structures in rural southeastern San Diego County in danger, including De Anza Springs Resort, a campground just north of Jacumba Hot Springs.

Both an evacuation warning and order was issued on Monday, but authorities lifted the order for the area around the resort Tuesday afternoon. A warning, which authorities rescinded the following afternoon, remained in place at the time.

No damage has been reported to any of the structures that were threatened by the wildfire. Meanwhile, only one injury has been reported, the driver of the vehicle that crashed and caused the fire.

Over 200 fire personnel from Cal Fire and other agencies have been deployed to attack the fire, including four aerial crews who have been making water drops on the flames.

The McCain Fire is the biggest wildfire to burn through San Diego County this year so far, according to Cal Fire.

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