The Gate Fire near Dulzura was fully contained Tuesday morning. CalFire says its crews will remain on scene mopping up and guarding against flareups. Now, the focus is on the criminal investigation into what caused the brush fire.
This, after a video surfaced on Instagram, seemingly showing a group of people target shooting in the area, and then running away. That could have sparked the fire, according to CalFire. The person who posted the images is cooperating with officials, Cal Fire Capt. Issac Sanchez said.
The brush fire started Saturday, spread quickly and blackened about 2,055 open acres.The only known injury related to the fire occurred when a car struck a Chula Vista police officer who was directing traffic. The officer was hospitalized for treatment of a serious, but non-threatening injury.
(Photo Credit Cal Fire PIO)