Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Public Safety

Crews halt spread of fire in La Jolla, evacuation orders lifted

A vegetation fire is seen on Jan. 23, 2025 near the intersection of Gilman Drive and Via Alicante in La Jolla, Calif.
ALERTCalifornia
/
UC San Diego
A vegetation fire is seen on Jan. 23, 2025 near the intersection of Gilman Drive and Via Alicante in La Jolla, Calif.

Editor's note: This is a developing story. More details will be added as information becomes available.

A brush fire erupted near UC San Diego amid gusty Santa Ana conditions Thursday, scorching several acres and prompting evacuations in the busy area as crews worked to subdue the flames.

The blaze began spreading near the intersection of Gilman Drive and Via Alicante in La Jolla shortly before 2:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

Firefighters battled the flames on the ground and aboard water-dropping helicopters as police cleared the public out of surrounding areas, including homes along Bremerton Place, Sugarman Drive and Via Mallorca.

Advertisement

Evacuation orders have been lifted but several road closures remain in place.

Crews had the spread of the blaze halted at roughly two acres as of 3:45 p.m., officials said.

The fire caused no reported structural damage or injuries. The cause was under investigation.

KPBS has created a public safety coverage policy to guide decisions on what stories we prioritize, as well as whose narratives we need to include to tell complete stories that best serve our audiences. This policy was shaped through months of training with the Poynter Institute and feedback from the community. You can read the full policy here.