As of Thursday morning, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, 100%, according to Cal Fire.

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After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness Area, is now 100% contained.

As of Thursday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 96% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.

Border 2 Fire. Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for a week, it has ...

Fire Chief David Lantzer updated the Board of Supervisors on the county’s task force, which is currently fighting the Border 2 Fire in San Diego at the meeting ...

After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.

At least 29 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...

There were more than 2,400 personnel assigned to battle the fire. All evacuation warnings were lifted Sunday afternoon, but ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for six days, it has burned 6,625 ...