CEDAR FIRE

Acreage: 272,318.

Structures burned: 1,483 residences and 316 outbuildings destroyed. 15 residences and 10 outbuildings damaged. 148 vehicles destroyed..

Deaths: At least seven. Four died in Lakeside, and three died on the Barona Indian Reservation. Two other people taken to trauma centers died of fire injuries but it was not clear from which fire they were transported.

Injured: 2 firefighters, several civilians

Firefighters on scene: 3,662

Airtankers: 10

Helicopters: 4

Containment: 38%. Full containment expected Nov. 5

Start: 5:37 p.m. Oct. 25 between Julian and Ramona

Comments: Burned historic town of Cuyamaca, nearly all of Harrison Park south of Julian, Tuesday afternoon. One firefighter fatality and three firefighter injuries occurred in the Julian area on Wednesday.

Borders: As of 8 a.m. 10/28:

Scripps Ranch to the west, Pine Hills near Julian to the east, Old Julian Highway to the north and near Dehesa to the south.

Cause: Officials believe a lost hunter touched off the blaze in the Cleveland National Forest when he started a small fire to signal for help. The man was cited by the U.S. Forest Service.

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