Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Burning Off I-15 In Fallbrook
The blaze has burned about two acres so far, according to Cal Fire.
FALLBROOK, CA – A brush fire sparked Monday afternoon in Fallbrook, sending smoke over North San Diego County and southwest Riverside County.
The blaze broke out in the area of Interstate 15 and Mission Road. The fire burned about two acres, according to Cal Fire.
There were no reports of structural threats. No evacuations were needed, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
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Pankey Road was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the flames, officials said.
Watch Commander: @SDSOFallbrook Update on Fallbrook brush fire. No evacuations needed. Fire almost contained. Pankey Road still closed. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 10, 2018
Watch Commander: @SDSOFallbrook A brush fire is burning in the area of Stewart Canyon and I-15 in Fallbrook. Pankey Road closed in both directions. Fire could spread, so be prepared for evacuations. Please stay clear of area. Follow @SDSheriff for updates.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 10, 2018
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO and @NorthCountyFire are in unified command on a 2 acre vegetation fire in the area of I-15 and Mission Rd. #MissionFire pic.twitter.com/8Ytcld54IN
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) September 10, 2018
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