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Miami Herald
3 days ago
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- Miami Herald
California Fire Map Shows 200 Acres Burning as Evacuations Ordered
Firefighters are battling to contain a wildfire, dubbed the Henderson Fire, that broke out on Friday evening in San Diego County and which had consumed 200 acres as of 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region. Southern California is still recovering from a devastating series of wildfires that ripped through around 66,618 acres in the Golden State in January, leaving at least 29 people dead. Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent. The Henderson Fire was only 5 percent contained at 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday, raising fears it could grow substantially. According to CAL FIRE the Henderson Fire began at around 5:45 p.m. ET on Friday and has since consumed 200 acres in San Diego County, in a rural area north of San Diego and south-east of Los Angeles. Compulsory evacuation orders, constituting "a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," have been issued for SDC-0040, SDC-0063, SDC-0064, SDC-0065, SDC-0112, SDC-0113, SDC-0114, SDC-0115 and SDC-0159 encompassing the area directly around the fire. The public is now banned from entering these areas. Wider evacuation warnings, meaning there is a "potential threat to life and/or property," have been issued for SDC-0063, SDC-0066, SDC-0158, SDC-0116, SDC-0117 and SDC-0118. For these areas CAL FIRE said: "Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now." A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Pala Casino Parking Lot just off Highway 76 at Pala. On X, formerly Twitter, CAL FIRE's San Diego station said the blaze was being tackled by 160 firefighters from multiple agencies who were having to contend with "steep terrain with limited access." They added that the Red Cross was on hand to assist displaced residents. In its most recent update, CAL FIRE said: "The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered, EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the fire, please follow all evacuation notices and orders." In a post on X, Temecula resident Jason Kovacs said: "The #HendersonFire is burning close to us! Praying for those who are fighting it tonight and for full containment. Sobering." On Friday evening, amateur-run SoCal Wildfire Trackerposted on X: "#HendersonFire it's going to be quite the overnight fight. The area it's burning in hasn't seen fire since 2000. Evacuation are extending as far north as the county border to the north and up to 7 miles east of the fire. Fire is 145 acres and is already impacting ranch land." CAL FIRE is continuing to battle the Henderson Fire. Local residents can keep up to date with the latest information and evacuation orders via its official website. Related Articles Six States Where Wildfire Smoke Set To 'Dim The Sun'Minnesota Wildfire Map Shows Devastation as Blaze Engulfs 35,000 AcresScientists Reveal Alarming Climate Future Awaiting Gen Z: 'Unprecedented Exposure'Millions Told To Avoid Campfires in 4 States 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
California Fire Map Shows 200 Acres Burning as Evacuations Ordered
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Firefighters are battling to contain a wildfire, dubbed the Henderson Fire, that broke out on Friday evening in San Diego County and which had consumed 200 acres as of 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region. Why It Matters Southern California is still recovering from a devastating series of wildfires that ripped through around 66,618 acres in the Golden State in January, leaving at least 29 people dead. Following the infernos rents in Los Angeles spiked by 20 percent. The Henderson Fire was only 5 percent contained at 4:30 a.m. PT on Saturday, raising fears it could grow substantially. What To Know According to CAL FIRE the Henderson Fire began at around 5:45 p.m. ET on Friday and has since consumed 200 acres in San Diego County, in a rural area north of San Diego and south-east of Los Angeles. Compulsory evacuation orders, constituting "a lawful order to LEAVE NOW," have been issued for SDC-0040, SDC-0063, SDC-0064, SDC-0065, SDC-0112, SDC-0113, SDC-0114, SDC-0115 and SDC-0159 encompassing the area directly around the fire. The public is now banned from entering these areas. Stock photograph showing fire personnel responding to the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. Stock photograph showing fire personnel responding to the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. DAVID SWANSON/AFP/GETTY Wider evacuation warnings, meaning there is a "potential threat to life and/or property," have been issued for SDC-0063, SDC-0066, SDC-0158, SDC-0116, SDC-0117 and SDC-0118. For these areas CAL FIRE said: "Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now." A temporary evacuation point has been established at the Pala Casino Parking Lot just off Highway 76 at Pala. CAL FIRE evacuation orders (red) and evacuation warnings (yellow) around the Henderson Fire. CAL FIRE evacuation orders (red) and evacuation warnings (yellow) around the Henderson Fire. CAL FIRE On X, formerly Twitter, CAL FIRE's San Diego station said the blaze was being tackled by 160 firefighters from multiple agencies who were having to contend with "steep terrain with limited access." They added that the Red Cross was on hand to assist displaced residents. What People Are Saying In its most recent update, CAL FIRE said: "The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered, EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the fire, please follow all evacuation notices and orders." In a post on X, Temecula resident Jason Kovacs said: "The #HendersonFire is burning close to us! Praying for those who are fighting it tonight and for full containment. Sobering." On Friday evening, amateur-run SoCal Wildfire Tracker posted on X: "#HendersonFire it's going to be quite the overnight fight. The area it's burning in hasn't seen fire since 2000. Evacuation are extending as far north as the county border to the north and up to 7 miles east of the fire. Fire is 145 acres and is already impacting ranch land." What Happens Next CAL FIRE is continuing to battle the Henderson Fire. Local residents can keep up to date with the latest information and evacuation orders via its official website.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County
Firefighters are battling a brush fire that erupted in steep hillside terrain in Pala Friday evening, prompting evacuations in northern San Diego County, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Henderson fire, broke out near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road about 5:45 p.m. and charred 183 acres in two hours, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Evacuation orders have been issued for surrounding hillside communities where many members of the Pala Band of Mission Indians live, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings are also in effect for areas of Riverside County just north of the San Diego County line. A temporary evacuation location was set up in the Pala Casino parking lot. "It's burning in a grass and brush area that starts going into rolling hills and very mountainous terrain," Cal Fire Capt. Thomas Shoots told the San Diego Union Tribune. 'Fire runs much faster uphill, and the goal is to keep it out of the hillsides." Shoots told the outlet the initial response to the blaze included aircraft and more than 100 firefighters. The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire. Road closures are in effect along Henderson Road, Pala Mission Road, State Route 76 and Magee Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Saturday's weather could pose challenges to crews' efforts to contain the blaze. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph in the area. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County
Firefighters are battling a brush fire that erupted in steep hillside terrain in Pala Friday evening, prompting evacuations in northern San Diego County, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Henderson fire, broke out near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road about 5:45 p.m. and charred 183 acres in two hours, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Evacuation orders have been issued for surrounding hillside communities where many members of the Pala Band of Mission Indians live, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings are also in effect for areas of Riverside County just north of the San Diego County line. A temporary evacuation location was set up in the Pala Casino parking lot. "It's burning in a grass and brush area that starts going into rolling hills and very mountainous terrain," Cal Fire Capt. Thomas Shoots told the San Diego Union Tribune. 'Fire runs much faster uphill, and the goal is to keep it out of the hillsides." Shoots told the outlet the initial response to the blaze included aircraft and more than 100 firefighters. The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire. Road closures are in effect along Henderson Road, Pala Mission Road, State Route 76 and Magee Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Saturday's weather could pose challenges to crews' efforts to contain the blaze. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph in the area. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Los Angeles Times
Crews battle fire burning in Pala, evacuations underway in northern San Diego County
Firefighters are battling a brush fire that erupted in steep hillside terrain in Pala Friday evening, prompting evacuations in northern San Diego County, authorities said. The blaze, dubbed the Henderson fire, broke out near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road about 5:45 p.m. and charred 183 acres in two hours, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Evacuation orders have been issued for surrounding hillside communities where many members of the Pala Band of Mission Indians live, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings are also in effect for areas of Riverside County just north of the San Diego County line. A temporary evacuation location was set up in the Pala Casino parking lot. 'It's burning in a grass and brush area that starts going into rolling hills and very mountainous terrain,' Cal Fire Capt. Thomas Shoots told the San Diego Union Tribune. 'Fire runs much faster uphill, and the goal is to keep it out of the hillsides.' Shoots told the outlet the initial response to the blaze included aircraft and more than 100 firefighters. The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire. Road closures are in effect along Henderson Road, Pala Mission Road, State Route 76 and Magee Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Saturday's weather could pose challenges to crews' efforts to contain the blaze. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph in the area.
