The Grove 2 Fire continues to burn on Palomar Mountain.
The fire was reported Wednesday afternoon, apparently caused by a lightening strike. As of late Thursday the blaze had burned nearly 900 acres. According to CalFire, there are 371 personnel fighting the fire, 13 crews are involved along with 6 helicopters, 22 engines, 7 dozers and 11 water tenders. Calorie added that numerous air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow. Firefighters have been actively engaged in perimeter control and reinforcing control lines. The fire continues to spread in the rugged and remote sea near the summit of Palomar Mountain. Calorie says the fire is about 20 percent contained as of late Thursday.