Crime & Safety
200-Acre Eclipse Fire In Campo 10% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
The fire had spread 200 acres and threatened about 20 homes along with a nearby naval training center in San Diego's East County.
CAMPO, CA – A rapidly-spreading fire that scorched 200 acres in the southeastern reaches of San Diego County Monday threatened back-country homes and a naval training center for several hours, but caused no reported structural damage or injuries.
The blaze, called the Eclipse Fire, broke out around 2 p.m. near the intersection of La Posta Road and State Route 94 in Campo, Cal Fire Capt. Issac Sanchez said.
As the flames spread amid gusty winds, low humidity levels and temperatures in the upper 80s, authorities evacuated about 20 homes and nearby Mountain Warfare Training Camp Michael Monsoor, according to fire officials. A temporary shelter for evacuees was established at Mountain Empire High School in Pine Valley.
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The blaze also prompted the California Highway Patrol to close La Posta Road between SR-94 and Old Highway 80. Ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters halted forward progress of the fire as of 5:30 p.m., Sanchez said.
The blaze was 10 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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#EclipseFire [update] Community of Campo (San Diego County) is now 200 acres and 5% contained. Forward rate of spread stopped. Evacs remain.
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 22, 2017
#EclipseFire [update] Community of Campo (San Diego County) is now 200 acres. Mandatory evacuations in place. https://t.co/PPBU9cV5JU pic.twitter.com/182ljqBTPD
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 21, 2017
Just Updated #EclipseFire is at 200 acres. Safe zone is at Mountain Empire High School. Moderate spread, 10-15 mph winds, 0% contained.
— Campo Substation (@SDSOCampo) August 21, 2017
Firefighters are battling a 100 acre fire off Royal Willie Road and La Posta Road, Community of Campo (San Diego County). #EclipseFire pic.twitter.com/JiXBFFd6ln
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 21, 2017
#EclipseFire [Update] 100 acres evacuations in progress. Moderate rate of spread 98 degrees 18% humidity WSW winds at 10mph
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 21, 2017
#EclipseFire [Update] 25 ACRES, 0% Contained Threat to Campo Indian Reservation/Structure Threat Evacuations in progress
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 21, 2017
#EclipseFire [UPDATE] IC reports 3 acres with a moderate rate of spread, no reports of structures threatened.
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 21, 2017
.@CALFIRESANDIEGO at scene of a 1/2 acre vegetation fire near Royal Willie Rd/La Posta Rd near the community of Campo.#EclipseFire
— CAL FIRE SAN DIEGO (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) August 21, 2017
City News Service contributed to this story.
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