Bonsall fire contained to seven acres

A brushfire that erupted at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 7, on Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall was contained within the hour to only seven acres due to quick, aggressive response on the part of North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) and CalFire.

NCFPD Public Information Officer John Buchanan said the blaze was located just south of the San Luis Rey River. The entrance to the ranch is located off West Lilac Road.

Due to wind direction, Buchanan said the fire, a mere one-half mile from Rancho Monserate Country Club and mobile home estates community, placed the residents a...