Brush Fire Erupts in San Diego's Sorrento Valley Area, Evacuations Ordered
The Sorrento Fire burned more than 60 acres and remained uncontained as crews issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby neighborhoods.
- The Sorrento Fire broke out Monday morning near Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Ocean Air Drive, quickly spreading to over 60 acres and forcing authorities to issue mandatory evacuation orders for nearby residents.
- Fire officials reported the blaze is moving east with a "moderate to dangerous rate of spread," raising concerns about expansion into communities including Torrey Hills and Mira Mesa.
- Authorities established a temporary evacuation point at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park to assist displaced residents, while closing Sorrento Valley Boulevard between Vista Sorrento Parkway and Camino Santa Fe.
- Separately, a brush fire near Oceanside Airport prompted evacuations Monday, highlighting elevated wildfire risk across San Diego County, though officials indicated the two incidents are likely not connected.
- Firefighters reported the Oceanside blaze was 50% contained at 3.5 acres as of early Monday afternoon, while response crews continue working to contain the larger Sorrento Fire amid evolving conditions.
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Brush fire in Sorrento Valley prompts evacuations
SAN DIEGO (NBC, KYMA) - A fast-moving brush fire in San Diego's Sorrento Valley is prompting evacuations. Firefighting ground crews are battling the Sorrento Fire in the canyon as Cal Fire planes drop flame retardant on the fire from above. Authorities have issued an evacuation order in the area, urging people to leave immediately. The fire started Monday morning and is moving quickly through the canyon. While there are no reports of injuries at…
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