As of Wednesday, firefighters had the footprint of the 6,625-acre blaze, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, nearly 90% surrounded, according to Cal Fire.

Firefighters had the 6,625-acre blaze 74% contained Tuesday, according to Cal Fire. There were still scattered sections of burning brush within the perimeter, but the flames were posing no immediate threats of spreading further, the state agency reported.

Containment of the Border 2 Fire in the far southern reaches of the San Diego area increased to 74% Tuesday morning with flames not posing any immediate threats of spreading further.

Still prohibited from returning to their homes due to the conflagration, dubbed the Border 2 Fire, were residents of areas east and south of Otay Lakes Road.