The San Diego County Sheriff's Office lifted evacuation orders late Wednesday for a residential area that was impacted by the Monte Fire this week, saying that there was no longer an immediate threat to the public.
The brush fire started on El Monte Road east of Yucca Drive in Lakeside around 3 p.m. Tuesday, triggering an evacuation order for the nearby area as it grew to more than 200 acres within an hour, according to San Diego County's emergency alert website.
As of Wednesday night, Cal Fire said the fire had burned nearly 1,000 acres and was at least 25% contained. A smoke advisory for parts of the East County was issued this week by the San Diego County Air Pollution District.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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