CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / SAN DIEGO COUNTY
A brush fire burned more than 100 acres and damaged three homes in the Pala area in northeastern San Diego County, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials said Sunday.
Two water-dropping helicopters, 25 engines and four air tankers were brought in to fight the wind-driven fire. Voluntary evacuations were underway.
The fire was east of Interstate 15 and along Highway 76 in the Rice Canyon area Sunday evening. The California Highway Patrol closed portions of Highway 76. There were no reports of injuries.
The blaze was moving east toward the Pala Indian Casino but the casino was not considered in danger, officials said.
-- Tony Perry
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