Flames burning near San Diego State University on Sunday afternoon have been extinguished, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue. SDFD, Heartland and federal firefighters then performed extensive mop up to ensure the fire was completely out. SDFD reported on their Twitter page that crews cut a barrier around the fire.
The flames were sending large plumes of smoke into the air before 1:00 p.m. and were burning south of Interstate 8 near College Avenue, prompting the closure of the eastbound I-8 off-ramp to College Avenue and power was cut to the trolley line. Trolley service has since resumed. As of 5:20 p.m., all lanes on the eastbound I-8 off-ramp to College Avenue were reopened.