Fire burning in Bonsall nearly contained

Firefighters are making good progress on a brush fire that has consumed four acres along State Route 76 one-quarter mile east of Via Montellano in the Bonsall area. Complete containment is expected shortly.

"They have stopped the spread and have a hose lay completely around the fire," reported Roxanne Provaznik of Cal Fire. " the incident commander is releasing all of the firefighting aircraft."

A unified command between Cal Fire and North County Fire was formed to battle the blaze that was reported at approximately 2:10 p.m.

"The combined effort involved aircraft and crews from...