CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (KGTV) - A vegetation fire that erupted on the Camp Pendleton base Tuesday afternoon was 100 percent contained after burning 152 acres. causing any threats to structures or personnel.
The Orange County Fire Authority responded to the fire at around 4 p.m., and at that point, the blaze charred just over five acres just east of Cristianitos Road.
However, by 7 p.m., the fire had spread to 150 acres burned.
Wildland fire east of Cristianitos RD. #OCFire crews and helo's in support. More info to follow as we have it. @OCFA_PIO pic.twitter.com/cc2LGwDE3C
— Camp Pendleton 75 (@MCIWPendletonCA) July 11, 2017
Pendleton Fire Update- Backfiring operations going well; 150 acres; no evacuations. Or injuries. pic.twitter.com/XZBdtvZmu5
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) July 12, 2017
On Wednesday morning, Orange County Fire Authority officials declared the fire 100 percent contained.
Camp Pendleton Fire Update - Fire is 100% contained; Units will be patrolling fire perimeter today; may see some minor smoke; 152 acres. pic.twitter.com/q7UQRAAQST
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) July 12, 2017
No injuries or structure damage were reported.
