Overview
- The blaze burned hundreds of rolled and stacked bales in an open field across from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
- San Diego Fire-Rescue crews arrived at 11:20 p.m. Saturday near the 15000 block of Old Milky Way and worked overnight.
- Eight engines, four brush rigs, a water tender, a battalion chief, and additional units were deployed with Cal Fire dozers assisting.
- Firefighters reported difficult access because heat is persisting inside the hay rolls and said they expect to stay on scene throughout the day.
- Officials cautioned that smoke may remain visible Sunday morning, and the cause of the fire has not been determined.