Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Sparks In San Marcos; Smoke Visible In North County
The blaze broke out around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
SAN MARCOS, CA – A small brush fire sparked Thursday afternoon in San Marcos.
The blaze broke out around 1:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Nordahl Road, sending plumes of smoke over North County, according to the California Highway Patrol and city of San Marcos.
Personnel from the San Marcos Fire Department, San Marcos Station and other regional agencies responded and quickly contained the flames, officials said. Crews were expected to remain in the area through the afternoon mopping up.
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The brush fire in City of San Marcos - Government that was spreading smoke throughout Escondido has been contained. There is currently no threat to the City of Escondido. Escondido Fire Department Engines sent to support San Marcos fire are now... https://t.co/lmjl6L9n0i
— City of Escondido (@Escondido_CA) May 10, 2018
ALERT: At approximately 1:30 pm, the SMFD, @SDSOSanMarcos and other regional support responded to and contained a grass fire located at Nordahl Road and Anka Lane. There is no continued fire threat in San Marcos, but expect to see crews in area through the afternoon mopping up. pic.twitter.com/2JaCYGEmEq
— City of San Marcos (@sanmarcoscity) May 10, 2018
Watch Commander: @SDSOSanMarcos units have responded with fire units for a brush fire near 1217 Nordahl Rd in San Marcos. Units have a unified command with fire and the fire has been contained.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) May 10, 2018
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