Brush Fire Burns Near Julian Community

CAL Fire is reporting a brush fire burning near a community in Julian, Saturday afternoon.

The “Grade” fire was first reported at 12:53 p.m. near the community of Scissors Crossing.

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

As of 2 p.m., 30 acres across a light grass area at the base of Granite Mountain have been burned, officials said.

Five to ten mile per hour east winds are pushing the fire slowly to the west away from structures, officials said.

Currently 17 engines, two fire crews, one bulldozer, four air tankers and helicopters, six water tenders, 100 firefighters and a chief officer are on scene or en route, officials said.