Firefighters are working to contain a pair of brush fires that broke out along the I-15 Freeway in northern San Diego County early Tuesday morning.
The first blaze, called the Pala Fire, was reported at around 12:30 a.m. near the junction of I-15 and SR-76, according to the Cal Fire/San Diego County Fire Department.
“The fire is approximately 5 acres in size with a rapid rate of spread and structures threatened,” firefighters said in a post on X.
About 30 minutes later, crews also reported a second fire, farther south on I-15 near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area, near W. Lilac Road, said a separate post.
That fire, which has been dubbed the Lilac Fire, is said to be about three acres in size and burning at a moderate rate with additional structures threatened.
Evacuation orders have been issued for the second fire, impacting people living in the SDC-0288 and SDC-0289 zones. More information can be found here.
An evacuation reception center was established at the Castle Creek Country Club on 8797 Circle R Drive in Escondido, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The cause of the fires are not yet known, but most of Southern California remains under red flag warnings due to extremely strong winds and an excessively dry climate, which National Weather Service officials say increased the risk for fire danger.
Two brush fires are currently burning along Interstate 15 in northern San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents. The fires, dubbed the North Fire and the South Fire, have quickly spread due to strong winds and dry conditions in the area.
Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to evacuate immediately and seek shelter at designated evacuation centers. The fires have already caused road closures and traffic delays along I-15, so motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blazes and protect homes and structures in the vicinity. The cause of the fires is still under investigation.
Please stay tuned to local news outlets and official emergency alerts for the latest updates on the situation. Our thoughts are with those affected by these fires, and we hope for a swift and safe resolution to the situation.
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