Overview

• The vegetation fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the 10400 block of Appaloosa Court, according to officials.
• By about 10 a.m., the blaze—dubbed the Cuyamaca Fire—was estimated at roughly a quarter-acre with a slow rate of spread.
• Multiple engines responded and a helicopter made at least one water drop captured on video as crews moved to contain the flames.
• Authorities issued a precautionary Evacuation Warning for nearby residents and lifted it after forward progress was stopped shortly before 10:30 a.m.
• Fire crews remained on scene to monitor and clean up the area, and no injuries were reported.