Brush fire burning near canyon and homes in Clairemont Mesa West

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department engine File photo courtesy of SDFD Firefighters have been called to the scene of a brush fire near a canyon in Clairemont Mesa West according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Calls regarding the first-alarm blaze at Mount Ariane Terrace first came in at almost p m with units arriving seven minutes later What began as a two-acre fire fast doubled in size according to Watch Duty a nonprofit fire reporting provision with structures on Cowley Way closest to the flames The fire was mentioned to be moving at a rapid rate The immediate SDFD response to the brush fire includes one division chief four engines four helicopters and two brush rigs along with a total of personnel Poway Fire is assisting Watch Duty broadcasted that Cal Fire has called for strike teams and fixed-wing aircraft