MAP: 7,000+ evacuees allowed to return after 4,276-acre Creek Fire erupts near Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton Fire Department and â¦CAL FIRE San Diego have cleared all evacuees to go back to their homes, adding that a ring has been built around the Creek Fire to contain and stop it from reaching any housing areas.
and last updated 2020-12-26 20:40:04-05
UPDATE: SATURDAY 5:39 P.M.
The Creek Fire is now 90% contained and remains 4,276 acres, according to CAL FIRE San Diego.
UPDATE: 6:16 A.M.
The Creek Fire remains at 4,276 acres and is 65 percent contained, according to CAL FIRE.
UPDATE: 8:02 P.M.
The Creek Fire has burned 4,276 acres and is 35% contained, according to CAL FIRE San Diego. Firefighters will be at the scene overnight to continue building containment lines and mopping up the fire.
The Creek Fire is burning about 50 miles north of San Diego in Fallbrook.
Published December 24, 2020 •
Updated on December 24, 2020 at 8:30 am
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A brush fire that erupted near Fallbrook has scorched at least 3,000 acres and was 35% contained Thursday morning, with mandatory evacuations and road closures in place.
The Creek Fire about 50 miles north of San Diego was first reported at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 37000 block of De Luz Road, about two miles west of Sandia Creek Drive, and quickly scorched 50 acres. The flames were pushed by the wind into Camp Pendleton early Thursday morning, according to the North County Fire Protection District.
FALLBROOK, Calif.
A brush fire erupted in north San Diego County late Wednesday and burned more than 4,200 acres overnight as flames pushed by Santa Ana winds spread toward Camp Pendleton, prompting thousands of evacuations on the Marine Corps base and in Fallbrook.
By early Thursday evening Christmas Eve authorities had lifted the evacuation orders, allowing families to return home, possibly in time to salvage some holiday celebrations.
No structures burned in the blaze, which was 35 percent contained Thursday evening after charring about 4,276 acres, according to Cal Fire San Diego Capt. Thomas Shoots.
The Creek fire broke out shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday off De Luz Road, roughly two miles west of Sandia Creek Drive, burning entirely on Camp Pendleton land. Gusty winds moved the blaze southwest toward hillsides that fueled the flames.
Suburbanite area crime report
Coventry Twp.
• A couple went to a man’s South Plaza Drive home on Dec. 11 to purchase a vehicle. Upon arrival, the man brought the woman into his house to sign the title and closed the door. The male part of the couple tried to go into the home but the man wouldn’t let him in and brandished a gun. The woman reportedly became upset her partner couldn’t come in and left the home. The man told police that he hadn’t let the male part of the couple into his home because the male had a criminal record. He also said he saw the male raise his fist and that’s why he got his firearm. No charges were filed due to conflicting statements.
Updated on December 26, 2020 at 5:55 pm
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What to Know
As of 5p.m Saturday, Cal Fire officials said the Creek Fire had burned 4, 276 acres and was 90% contained; the fire sparked Wednesday near De Luz and Sandia Creek roads and by Thursday morning was burning entirely on Camp Pendleton
At one time, 7,000 residents were under evacuation orders in Fallbrook. Now, all residents are being allowed to return home.
The American Red Cross Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) at Fallbrook High School has transitioned to a virtual TEP
A fast-moving brush fire burning amid a red flag warning has scorched more than 4,200 acres in San Diego s North County, even prompting evacuations for more than 7,000 residents.