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Border 18 Fire Fully Contained in Marron Valley After Investigators Identify Recreational Shooting as Cause

Crews boxed in the 61-acre blaze within a day of ignition.

Overview

  • Cal Fire reported full containment at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, setting the final size at 61 acres.
  • Investigators determined the fire was sparked by recreational target shooting.
  • The blaze started shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday along Marron Valley Road near the U.S.–Mexico border.
  • A second-alarm was called with additional air tankers, dozers, engines, water tenders and hand crews deployed.
  • Two people were treated for a scorpion sting and a knee injury as crews staged at the South Bay Rod & Gun Club.