(Quick moving fire closes I-8 temporarily)…The fire was reported at just after 4:00 Sunday afternoon

It was across the Interstate from San Diego State University in San Diego. The westbound lanes of Interstate 8 were closed to traffic until firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. Several Imperial Valley residents reported being caught in the traffic situation and had to use a detour to get back home. Several others reported getting through the area just before it was closed. The fire burned 38 acres and forced mandatory evacuations before it was finally brought under control. This morning fire crews were on the scene mopping up hot spots left over from the fire. No homes were damaged, and no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.