A large vegetation fire began burning Thursday afternoon on a hilltop near the U.S.-Mexico border. As night fell, the flames cast an eerie glow across Otay Mountain.

On January 23, 2025, in California, USA, @jamesforpeace shared a video of the Otay Mountain fire rapidly spreading. The author captured footage from the balcony, noticing smoke rising into the sky, signaling a dangerous fire near the neighborhood.