Lyons Fire nearing containment

LYONS VALLEY (CNS) – Crews working to contain a wildfire that blackened
about 300 open acres and threatened scores of back-country homes southeast of
El Cajon had the job about 80 percent complete by late Wednesday morning.

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons off Lawson Valley Road in the
rural Lyons Valley area early Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. As
ground and airborne crews attacked the flames, sheriff's deputies advised
residents of about 175 homes to evacuate as a precaution.

The blaze caused no structural damage but left a firefighter and a
resident with minor injuries, the state agency reported.

Several dozen crew members remained in the area this morning to finish
surrounding the burn area. The cause remained under investigation, Cal Fire
Capt. Mike Mohler said.