A brush fire near El Monte Road in Lakeside, East San Diego County, has burned 5 to 10 acres and is threatening structures.

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Lakeside, in East San Diego County near El Monte Rd. on Tuesday, that is sending ...

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons about 2:30 p.m. off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire.

As crews continue to fight the Monte Fire in eastern San Diego County, San Diegans can view a three-dimensional map of the fire, showing up-to-date evacuations and its perimeter.

The winter rains have swelled the Yuba River, making it well worth the trip to the Highway 49 bridge above Nevada City.