Large brush fire in northern San Diego County prompts evacuations
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fire crews were battling a growing brush fire in northern San Diego County Friday night and evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for nearby residents.
Cal Fire San Diego crews along with air support have been battling a brush fire that started around 5:45 p.m. at around 5 acres. That fire by 7 p.m. had grown to nearly 60 acres, Cal Fire reports.
By 7:20 p.m., the fire had grown to 145 acres. Within 30 minutes, Cal Fire San Diego said the fire was at 182 acres and 0% contained, and most active on the eastern flank.
The Henderson Fire was burning along the 35000 block of Henderson Road, north of Highway 76 in Pala, at a moderate rate of spread in grass and brush.
According to Cal Fire and Alert San Diego, there are evacuation orders and warnings in place for nearby residents in Pala near the Pala Shooting Range as the fire was reported to be threatening structures. View those areas here.
Evacuation warnings have since been issued for parts of Riverside County just north of the San Diego County line, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office reports.
A temporary evacuation point has been set up at the Pala Resort & Casino parking lot at 11154 Hwy 76 in Pala.
Due to the brush fire, CHP Oceanside has closed parts of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road, and SR-76 at Magee Road.
The North County Fire Protection District issued a smoke advisory but emphasized there is no threat to the district at this time.
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