Brush Fire Burns East of Julian Community

On Sunday, CAL Fire officials reported that a brush fire burning in a community east of Julian had grown to 2,000 acres.

"The Great Fire" was only 5 percent contained, as the flames continued to be active overnight, officials said.

The blaze was first reported at 12:53 p.m. near the community of Scissors Crossing, Saturday.

"The fire is burning on BLM and State Park land," said an official, " firefighters are constructing hand line, bulldozer line and contingency lines."

Though officials said no structures are immediately threatened, they reported 25 residences could potentially be in harm's way.

California Highway Patrol has closed down Highway 78 at the Scissors Crossing and at Wynola Road, according to CHP reports.

The flames are located on the south side of Highway 78, officials said.

The fire was said to be burning across a light grass area at the base of Granite Mountain, officials said.

Currently 79 engines, 15 fire crews, five bulldozers, eight air tankers, five helicopters, 13 water tenders and 1,019 firefighters were battling the flames, officials said.

Earlier, firefighters said the blaze had slowed it's pace as the flames were being slowly being pushed by east winds to the west away from structures.