As part of the preparation for what’s expected to be a busy fire season, firefighters set several acres of grass on fire in Chula Vista Thursday.
The scheduled burn was part of the final day of training involving the Chula Vista Fire Department and other crews from various agencies.
Crews set fire to the grass on Federal Aviation land at the end of La Media Road beginning at 9 a.m.
Several engines along with fire helicopters will be used throughout the day to fight the fires.
If you spot smoke in the area southeast of Chula Vista, firefighters wanted residents to know that it is part of this training exercise.