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SUNSHINE SUMMIT - Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress containing the 863-acre Grove Fire that broke out in rural northeastern San Diego County and was caused by a lightning spark.
"Crews are focusing on mop-up and patrol. Acreage is the same, with minimal activity. There is no active flame. Over the next 48 hours we should be at full containment unless there is a change in weather or a flare-up," a public information officer with Cal Fire told City News Service."When it comes to lightning, it strikes in some of the toughest areas and makes it challenging to get to.
#GroveFire Firefighters continue to increase the containment percentage. The fire remains 863 acres and is now 80% contained. pic.twitter.com/D2lFxHGo2g As ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters worked to halt the spread of the southeast-moving blaze, sheriff's deputies cleared residents out of homes closest to its leading edges.Two firefighters suffered minor injuries Wednesday while working to corral the blaze, Cal Fire Capt. Mike Cornette said. One additional firefighter also suffered a minor heat-related injury.
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