Brush fire burning near Deer Springs Road

A brush fire was burning northwest of Escondido Saturday, causing the southbound Interstate 15 to be shut down in the area.

The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. near the freeway and Deer Springs Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The blaze has been reported at 6 acres, with no immediate threat to structures, according to fire authorities. The San Marcos Fire Department and North County Fire Protection District were assisting Cal Fire.

The southbound lanes of I-15 have been shut down at Gopher Canyon Road. Motorists are advised to use state Route 76 as an alternative.

The winds were gusting 10 to 15 mph in the area, according to the National Weather Service.

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