After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, is now 100% contained.

A large vegetation fire continued burning just north of the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego County on Friday night.

As of Thursday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 96% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.

As of Thursday morning, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, 100%, according to ...

As of Thursday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 96% surrounded, ...

San Diego Sheriff's Department is lifting some evacuation orders and road closures. Cal Fire says rain is significantly ...

U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected cartel members near the U.S.-Mexican border on Monday, as the U.S. government's response against criminal migrants continues to intensify.

Firefighters walk through retardant covered areas of the Border 2 Fire on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Cal Fire) Containment of the Border 2 Fire in the far southern reaches of the San Diego area ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for five days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 1,510 effectively contained 88% of the fire by ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for four days, it has burned 6,625 acres. A fire crew of 2,193 effectively contained 55% of the fire by ...