A CAL FIRE captain told CBS 8 that fire crews battled the brush fire in steep terrains, which made it a challenge, but also said crews are ready to attack fires similar to the Claro Fire.

Claro Fire initially started 3:52 p.m. June 12 in San Diego County. It has burned 45 acres after being active for 30 hours. By Friday evening, the fire has been fully contained. The cause of it ...

Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for residents near the brush fire, according to officials on Thursday.

The fire, dubbed the “Claro Fire,” was reported around 2:44 p.m. in the area of Corte Claro and Paseo Encino, sending a large plume of smoke into the air, as captured by one nearby resident.