Crime & Safety
50-Acre Brush Fire Burns On Camp Pendleton
As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the fire is 60 percent contained, with crews mopping up the area. (UPDATE)
CAMP PENDLETON, CA – Firefighters are battling a 50-acre brush fire Tuesday on Camp Pendleton.
The blaze broke out about 1:15 p.m. near the Marine Memorial Golf Course, along the border between Camp Pendleton and Oceanside, according to base officials. By 3:30 p.m., the fire had spread to 50 acres, although no structures were threatened. Heavy smoke was visible miles away, from Oceanside to Fallbrook.
As of 6:30 p.m., the fire was 60 percent contained, with crews mopping up the area.
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Firefighters with Cal Fire and other area agencies supported the Camp Pendleton Fire Department in battling the blaze by ground and air.
The Oceanside Police Department issued an advisory just after 4 p.m. instructing drone operators to cease all activity in the area. According to the advisory, aerial support for the fire was being hampered by drone use.
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Authorities closed Douglas Drive between North River Road and Vandegrift Boulevard in northern Oceanside as a precaution. All roads were reopened just before 7 p.m.
Update: Forward progress has been stopped on the brush fire with 50 acres burned and 60% containment with crews mopping up the area.
— Camp Pendleton 75 (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 14, 2017
Douglas Dr is closed from N. River Rd to Vandegrift to stage fire equipment due to a brush fire on Camp Pendleton. Use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/mQjJWj13y1
— City of Oceanside (@CityofOceanside) June 13, 2017
Vegetation fire near golf course on Camp Pen is currently at 50 acres. No containment information at this time. pic.twitter.com/oS7Dalo7XI
— Camp Pendleton 75 (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 13, 2017
ACTIVE FIRE CONTAINED ON CAMP PENDLETON, ALTHOUGH HEAVY SMOKE DRIFTING INTO OCEANSIDE. STAY ALERT https://t.co/ncgr3bNJwM
— Oceanside Police (@OceansidePD) June 13, 2017
Small brush fire near the golf course. Smoke will be visible in Oceanside and Fallbrook. CPFD has engaged. More to follow when warranted.
— Camp Pendleton 75 (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 13, 2017
There is a vegetation fire on the Oceanside/MCP border. Unified command established with @MCIWPendletonCA and @OceansideFire.
— North County Fire (@NorthCountyFire) June 13, 2017
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