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Crews battle 850-acre Calif. brush fire

More than 100 fire crews as well as four air tankers and four helicopters are at the scene working to contain the blaze

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Calif. — Crews are battling a 850-acre brush fire near Banner Recreation Ranch off Highway 78 southeast of Julian, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Cal Fire officials said the General Fire, which is located west of Granite Mountain and the Anza-Borrego state park, poses no threat to structures at this time.

The fire is 20 percent contained, according to Cal Fire.

Full story: Crews battle 850-acre brush fire near Banner Recreation Ranch southeast of Julian