Crime & Safety
Brush Fire On Camp Pendleton Sends Heavy Smoke Over North County
The fire scorched 18 acres before crews stopped forward progress of the flames, base officials said.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA — A brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon on Camp Pendleton, prompting a road closure and sending heavy smoke over San Diego's North County.
The blaze sparked in the area of Stuart Mesa Road on the military base, according to North County Fire.
The fire scorched roughly 18 acres before crews stopped forward progress of the flames, base officials said. There were no injuries or structural damage.
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The fire forced the closure of Stuart Mesa Road on the base between Donald Cook and the 41 Area. The road reopened around 3 p.m.
Heavy smoke blowed into Oceanside and Vista and was reported as far away as Fallbrook and Bonsall.
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Smoke filling Fallbrook and Bonsall. pic.twitter.com/uIbLYfbMyq
— John Daniels (@ltrsurf) October 15, 2019
Smoke visible in Oceanside from 5-10 acre fire on Camp Pendleton. https://t.co/81cIl9rzIH
— Oceanside Police (@OceansidePD) October 15, 2019
ROAD CLOSURE Stewart Mesa Rd. is currently closed between Donald Cook and the 41 Area due to a vegetation fire. There is currently no threat to structure or personnel, Heavy smoke is visible. More updates to come. pic.twitter.com/PSMGYNDx6v
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) October 15, 2019
There is a vegetation fire on Camp Pendleton in the area of Stuart Mesa Road. Smoke may be visible, but there is no threat to our district. A large amount of smoke is currently being seen around Oceanside.
— North County Fire (@NorthCountyFire) October 15, 2019
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