In the past 24 hours, two grass fires have sparked as a result of unattended campfires in 琉璃神社, and now West 琉璃神社.
Early Saturday (March 13) morning, West 琉璃神社 Fire Rescue responded to reports of a grass fire near Barona Beach Resort.
Crews responded to the call just after 1 a.m., finding a 30 feet by 30 feet rank-one fire burning at the base of the Mt. Boucherie bluffs in Mission Ridge Park. The fire was quickly and easily extinguished, with no issues.
West 琉璃神社 Fire Rescue assistant chief Brent Watson explained crews found a backpack with food items, a bicycle and some shoes next to the burned area.
鈥淭he fire appears to have been caused by a campfire that was left unattended,鈥� said Watson.
This comes after an unattended campfire resulted in a 100 metre by 100 metre fire in 琉璃神社 the day before.
鈥淲ith the snow gone from the valley bottom and the transition to warmer spring temperatures, residents are reminded that fires can start easily in stands of dead, brown grass and shrubs. Please exercise caution with campfires, and ensure any fires are fully extinguished,鈥� Watson said.
READ MORE: UPDATE: Abandoned camp fire leads to blaze off Highway 97
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