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345-Acre O.C. Brush Fire Now 76 Percent Contained

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Nov 17, 2009 1:54 pm US/Pacific

345-Acre O.C. Brush Fire Now 76 Percent Contained

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) ― A 345-acre wildfire in coastal mountains of Southern California was 76 percent contained Tuesday, Orange County authorities said. No homes were threatened.

The blaze, ignited when a tractor knocked over a power pole on Monday, was expected to be fully surrounded by evening, county Fire Authority Capt. Greg McKeown said.

More than 290 firefighters and one helicopter were working the fire, focusing on mop-up after significant overnight progress, McKeown said.

The National Weather Service reported low humidity levels but calm or light winds in the area. Highs were expected to reach the upper 70s after overnight lows in the 30s.

The fire burned east of Ortega Highway and well outside the coastal cities of San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente.

(© 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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