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Brush fire breaks out in East County

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fire crews responded to the scene of a small brush fire east of El Cajon in the unincorporated community of Crest Thursday afternoon.

According to Cal Fire, the so-called Hamlet Fire was located in the 1100 block of Hamlet Drive and La Cresta Road.

Shortly before 1:45 p.m., the fire was reported to be burning around two acres at a slow rate of spread, Cal Fire said on X/Twitter.

Firefighters were making good progress as of 1:55 p.m., according to Cal Fire.

No evacuation warnings or orders were issued.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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