Sierra Fire Near Camp Pendleton Prompts Mandatory Evacuations

OCEANSIDE, CA — The Camp Pendleton Fire Department is working to contain a wildfire that has grown to almost 1,000 acres that initially prompted mandatory evacuation orders, that were lifted as of 8:00 pm Wednesday night.

The fire is east of the 33 Area on the base. The mandatory evacuations are for the following areas: 25 area (Lake O'Neill Camp Ground, Wounded Warrior Battalion), 26 area and 27 area. Evacuation Control Center is located at Paige Fieldhouse.

"The cause of the fire is unknown at this time," a base official said.

Base officials released a map outlining the fire's location on the military installation.

#SierraFire UPDATE as of 7:25 p.m.

CPFD reports fire is 925 acres, with no containment. CPFD will remain on site working the fire. More assets will arrive in the morning. More updates to follow in the morning.
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 10, 2021

#SierraFire ROAD CLOSURES

The intersection of Basilone Road and Vandergrift Blvd is now open, and Basilone Road is open up until the Stagecoach Road intersection. https://t.co/TFbcSknBlW
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 10, 2021

#SierraFire UPDATE as of 6:10 p.m.

Evacuees will be permitted to re-enter O’Neill Heights Housing, Lake O’Neill Camp Ground, and Wounded Warrior Battalion at 8:00 p.m. tonight. pic.twitter.com/1D0tiHztcW
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 10, 2021

#SierraFire UPDATE as of 5:10 p.m.

CPFD and neighboring fire departments are working to contain a fire of unknown size east of the 33 Area. The Evacuation Control Center is located at Paige Fieldhouse, as indicated by the “here” icon.

The cause of the fire is unknown. pic.twitter.com/1kQ8tCsAqS
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 10, 2021

CPFD is working to contain a 1,000 acre fire east of the 33 Area. Mandatory evacuation for the following areas: 25 area (Lake O'Neill Camp Ground, Wounded Warrior Battalion), 26 area and 27 area. Evacuation Control Center is located at Paige Fieldhouse. Follow for updates.
— Camp Pendleton (@MCIWPendletonCA) June 9, 2021

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