'Roblar Fire' on Camp Pendleton Burns 2,000 Acres

CAMP PENDLETON, CA — A brush fire that broke out Thursday afternoon on Camp Pendleton created a massive smoke plume that could be seen for miles, but base officials say no structures were threatened.

As of 11 p.m. Thursday, the fire had grown considerably. Base officials said the Roblar Fire was burning at Range 409 in the northern part of the base and had grown to 2,000 acres and was 10 percent contained — down from 20 percent containment reported earlier in the evening.

"Camp Pendleton Fire Department will remain on scene conducting firefighting operations through the night," officials said.

Camp Pendleton Fire Department and Cal Fire were conducting aerial as well as ground firefighting operations.

Crews with the Cleveland National Forest were also reportedly providing assistance.

There have been no evacuations ordered for the fire on the base near Oceanside in northern San Diego County.

"There is no threat to personnel or structures," officials have repeatedly said.

Residents from Fallbrook, De Luz, Valley Center, San Marcos, Temecula, Murrieta and southern Orange County were among those who reported seeing smoke from the fire as it grew Thursday.

Base officials provided a map of the fire area and said they will continue to provide updates about the fire situation.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department addressed concerns about the fire in a Facebook post at 6 p.m. Thursday.

"We understand that this fire is causing many of you to be concerned. Although the column of smoke is very dramatic, this fire is burning in a training area far removed from residential or other structures. Aircraft are working the fire vigorously and mutual aid resources are on scene and en route."