Hawick Fire Rapidly Contained Near El Cajon

The Hawick Fire near El Cajon, California, burned 51 acres and was 75% contained by Friday morning after igniting Thursday afternoon. Firefighters, aided by favorable weather and aerial support, worked overnight to halt the fire's spread and are continuing efforts to secure containment lines and extinguish remaining hot spots. The rapid response helped stop the fire’s forward progress soon after it was first reported. One firefighter was reported injured, but no structural damage occurred, and all evacuation orders have now been lifted, allowing residents to return home. Containment at 75% means three-quarters of the fire's perimeter has been enclosed by control lines, but full extinguishment has not yet been achieved. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.