Homes evacuated after fire breaks out near San Diego
- 6 years ago
A fire broke out in San Pasqual Valley outside of downtown San Diego, forcing residents to evacuate and closing off a highway in both directions due to the smoke.
Local media reported that the fire started near a brush-filled creek bed about 2:50 p.m. Firefighters and firefighting aircraft from multiple agencies were sent to battle the blaze. Around 4 p.m., flames jumped the Route 78, prompting a section of a highway to shut.
This is the third wildfire to spark in the area in recent weeks. The cause of the fire has not been reported.
Local media reported that the fire started near a brush-filled creek bed about 2:50 p.m. Firefighters and firefighting aircraft from multiple agencies were sent to battle the blaze. Around 4 p.m., flames jumped the Route 78, prompting a section of a highway to shut.
This is the third wildfire to spark in the area in recent weeks. The cause of the fire has not been reported.