VALLEY CENTER (CNS) — A slow-moving brush fire briefly threatened rural homes near Valley View Casino today before ground and airborne crews were able to subdue the flames.
#CoolFire [Final] The fire has been stopped at 9 acres, firefighters will remain on scene for several hours for mop up.
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 4, 2025
This will be the final update, unless conditions change.
The blaze broke out for unknown reasons just before noon near Cool Water Ranch Road and Quiet Place in Valley Center, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters took a little over an hour to stop the flames, which burned about nine acres but caused no reported structural damage or injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
