Border 2 Fire Burns 600 Acres in Otay Mountains, Zero Percent Contained

A wildfire known as the Border 2 Fire erupted near the Otay Mountain Truck Trail in southern California on January 23, quickly spreading across 600 acres by the evening with zero containment reported by Cal Fire. The fire, which was detected around 2:30 p.m. PT, is exhibiting a dangerous rate of spread but has not threatened any structures as of now. Firefighters are battling the blaze using ground crews and aerial support amid Santa Ana wind conditions. While no evacuations have been ordered, there is a potential threat to critical communication infrastructure nearby. The Border 2 Fire is part of a series of wildfires affecting the San Diego area, including the Gillman Fire, which prompted temporary evacuations in La Jolla. Fire officials are continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates as conditions evolve.