Evacuation Order for Chaparral Fire Near San Diego County Line

OCEANSIDE, CA — An evacuation order has been issued for the Chaparral Fire that has burned over 1200 acres with 0% contained in the Cleveland National Forest as 0f 9:10 pm on August 28, 2021.

The fire was initially reported as being on Camp Pendleton but fire crews from CalFire San Diego determined the location was along Cold Springs Road, northwest of De Luz near the County line.

CalFire San Diego is assisting @ClevelandNF and @CALFIRERRU with the brush fire. An evacuation order has been issued. An evacuation order means that persons in the affected area need to evacuate to a safe location to ensure their safety. All residents can evacuate to Murrieta Valley High School via the Tenaja Truck Trail to Temecula. If you need emergency assistance in evacuation, call 9-1-1.

Murrieta Valley High School is located at 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA, 92562

Visit the San Diego County Emergency Incident page

#ChaparralFire Evening Update 8/28/22 9:10 PM - Fire remains 1,200 acres and 0% contained. All Evacuation ORDERS:WARNINGS remain in place overnight & until further notice. Final update tonight unless significant activity occurs. Evacuation map - https://t.co/GU44YTxX5s
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 29, 2021

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Video footage from the #ChaparralFIRE pic.twitter.com/dSNq66a8Pj
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) August 29, 2021

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Footage from the cockpit of one of our #OCFA helicopters assisting on the #ChaparralFire. For information visit @CALFIRERRU.

The fire is not in OC nor is it a threat to OC at this time. pic.twitter.com/wtzlBXyaOB
— OCFA PIO (@OCFireAuthority) August 29, 2021

Earlier reporting: Fire Burns Near Camp Pendleton, Smoke Advisory Issued

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