THE Casner fire in California has prompted mass evacuations after the fire engulfed 180 acres and crews continue to battle the blazes.
The spread of the fire was halted to 180 acres just after 3:30 p.m. local time, according to the Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Protection District.
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As of 4:20 p.m. local time, the fire was 20% contained, Cal Fire tweeted.
More than 200 firefighters were on duty.
Cal Fire said no injuries were sustained.
The fire was initially reported just after 12 p.m. local time.
Two buildings had been threatened by the fire, but no damage was reported.
The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.
Homes on Rancho Ballena Road were evacuated.
Evacuation warnings were issues for nearby areas but were not made mandatory.
Thick plumes of black and white smoke can be seen for miles.
The fire continues to burn near State Route 78 in eastern San Diego County.
That road was closed near the Old Julian Highway but has since reopened, according to a tweet from the San Diego Sheriff.
“Be aware of deputies, firefighters, first responders and firefighting equipment in the area,” the tweet continued.
Those displaced by the evacuation order can attend Olive Peirce Middle School.
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