MIRAMAR, Calif. (KGTV) — A brush fire broke out near the Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego's Miramar area during explosive ordinance disposal detonation training Tuesday afternoon.
According to the military base, the fire started a little after 2:30 p.m. It spread to over 105 acres before stopping around 5:45 p.m.
MCAS officials say its fire department and all Marine Hand crewmen have responded to the scene to help put out the blaze.
The San Diego Fire Department is assisting MCAS crews with two helicopters and two Type 3 Strike Teams.
No injuries have been reported and the fire has not damaged any buildings.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
The Miramar Fire Department and all-Marine Hand Crew are currently responding to a fire on East Miramar caused by an EOD detonation during training. The fire, which started around 2:34 p.m., has spread approximately two acres. MCAS Miramar is receiving assistance from SDFD (1/2)
— MCAS Miramar (@MCASMiramarCA) July 25, 2023
