Fire fighters had stopped forward progress in a brush fire in North County just after 11 a.m., fire officials said. About seven acres burned.
The fire broke out Wednesday morning and was threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. One person also suffered burn injuries, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Jose Ysea said.
The blaze was reported at 8:55 a.m. near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte and had the potential to burn up to 100 acres, Ysea said. Approximately 175 firefighters from Cal Fire, the San Marcos Fire Department, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Department and other agencies were on scene by 11 a.m., SDFD said.
An evacuation order was issued for an area just west of Interstate 15, with areas to the west of that under an evacuation warning. Go here to see map of evacuations areas.
The San Diego Police Department is handling evacuations, according to SDFD. Evacuees are being directed to the At Home store's parking lot at 12080 Carmel Mountain Road.
The San Diego Police Department was assisting the SDFD. The City of Poway also provided assistance.
The following roads were closed to the public:
- Interstate 15 at Camino Del Norte
- Bernardo Center and Camino Del Norte
- Paseo Montanoso at Avenida De Los Lobos and Camino Del Norte
- Northbound and southbound offramps from I-15 to Camino Del Norte
Rolling Hills Elementary School is under an evacuation order. Oak Valley Middle School and Stone Ranch Elementary School are under evacuation warnings.
Poway Unified School District officials told families that they’re in contact with schools closest to the fire.
“In an abundance of caution, students are remaining indoors,” they wrote. “In the event of an evacuation, we will follow the guidance of emergency personnel to maintain safety for all staff and students. We have site emergency plans in place and are prepared to act on them if needed.”
The San Diego Police Department said RB Kinder Care had also evacuated and directed parents to pick up children at another site.
