Timelapse Footage Shows Moment McCain Fire Sparked

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Firefighters battled a blaze that erupted in southeastern San Diego County, California, after a fire from a car crash spread to brush on July 1, according to local reports.

Timelapse footage from ALERTWildfire shows the moment the McCain fire was sparked on Monday, as flames and thick smoke billowed from the site.

According to Cal Fire, as of Tuesday the fire had scorched approximately 1,000 acres and was only five percent contained. Evacuation warnings were issued for surrounding areas, including Jacumba Hot Springs. Credit: ALERTWildfire via Storyful

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