1,000 Acre Sierra Fire On Camp Pendleton 20% Contained - UPDATE

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Camp Pendleton Fire Department continued work overnight to contain a wildfire that has grown to approximately 1,000 acres and initially prompted mandatory evacuation orders on Wednesday.

"The cause of the fire is unknown at this time," a base official said.

An update released at 5:18 am reports that the fire has reached 20% containment. Visible flames are in burnt areas and pose no threat. No road closures.

All evacuation orders have been lifted. The CPFD Fire School is cancelled for June 10 and June 11.

#SierraFire UPDATE as of 5:18 a.m.

Fire remains at approximately 1,000 acres, with 20% containment. Visible flames are in burnt areas and pose no threat. No road closures.

All evacuation orders have been lifted. The CPFD Fire School is cancelled for June 10 and June 11.
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 10, 2021

View previous Sierra Fire updates:

Sierra Fire Near Camp Pendleton Prompts Mandatory Evacuations

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