Story and photo by Miriam Raftery
January 26, 2016 (El Cajon) — A fifth-wheeler trailer erupted into flames on Terrace Hill Road around 10:30 this morning, sending a plume of black smoke visible across much of the community on the boundary of El Cajon and Lakeside. The fire briefly threatened a home before firefighters subdued the blaze.
Heartland’s El Cajon Fire, Lakeside Fire, San Miguel Fire and Cal Fire responded to the incident.
Cause of the fire remains under investigation.