52 Fire | Crews quickly knock down brush fire in Clairemont near Westbound SR-52 and Genesee Ave.

SAN DIEGO, California — Firefighters were able to quickly stop a vegetation fire in Clairemont near Westbound SR-52 and Genesee Ave. on Friday morning that was sending large plumes of white smoke into the air.

Crews will remain on scene to mop up and make sure all hot spots have been extinguished. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area for the next few hours.

The fire was first reported around 6:30 a.m…

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