Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Burns 42 Acres On Camp Pendleton
The blaze broke out east of Vandegrift Boulevard, base officials said.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA – A brush fire burned 42 acres in a training area on Camp Pendleton Monday, authorities said.
The blaze broke out in the Mike training area, east of Vandegrift Boulevard and a more than a mile south of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, according to military officials. By 2:10 p.m., crews had fully contained the fire, officials said.
Fire officials in nearby Riverside County warned residents that they may spot smoke from the blaze.
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"Drift smoke may be visible throughout the southwest portion of Riverside County," the Riverside County Fire Department said.
The fire posed no structural threats, and there were no injuries.
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Firefighters were expected to mop up the scene for the next several hours.
Final update: 42 acres burned 100% contained. Crews mopping up with smoke visible the remainder of the day. https://t.co/O8wypqOChl
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 11, 2018
Brush Fire in Mike training area There is a 25 acre brush fire in the Mike training area. It is located about two kilometers south of MCAS Camp Pendleton. The fire is currently in the mop-up stage, and will be for the next several hours. No impact to personnel or property. pic.twitter.com/0IHaZ2ypBy
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 11, 2018
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