Incident Update Border 53 Fire

Date:
06/03/2024
Time:
7:23 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Border 53 Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-06-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Buttewig Canyon, South Slope of Otay Mountain
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
250
Containment
60%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity last night was low, due to more humidity in the air from the marine layer. Firefighters will continue to work on increasing containment throughout the day.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
2
Water Tenders
1
Hand Crews
1
Other
4
Total Personnel
35

Cooperating Agencies

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