MURRIETA, CA — Riverside County residents may notice the smell of smoke drifting into the southwest region as a wildfire that has scorched hundreds of acres continues to burn near Camp Pendleton, fire officials said.
On Friday morning, multiple fire crews were still battling the Henderson Fire, which had burned 1,404 acres, according to Cal Fire.
Murrieta Fire & Rescue confirmed it was aware of the brush fire known as the Henderson Fire burning south of Camp Pendleton, and issued a smoke advisory Thursday afternoon to residents.
"Depending on wind direction and conditions, smoke and the odor of smoke may be noticeable in portions of Murrieta. At this time, there is no active fire within Murrieta city limits," fire official said.
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Residents who notice smoky conditions, particularly those sensitive to smoke, were advised to keep their windows and doors closed, and limit outdoor activities until conditions improve, the agency said.
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District also issued a smoke advisory for areas affect by the fire, South Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista.
South Coast Air Quality Management District, which includes Riverside County, has not issued any smoke advisories yet.
On Friday morning, temporary evacuation points had been setup at the Paige Field House and 21 Area Fitness Center. One evacuation order lifted for 41 Area had been lifted Thursday night, according to Cal Fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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