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2 Wildfires Break Out Along Interstate 15 Overnight, Prompt Evacuations as Winds Grow


Lilac Fire
Fire engines drive through flames from the Lilac Fire. (Photo courtesy of OnScene.TV)

Two large wildfires broke out along Interstate 15 in northeastern San Diego County early Tuesday morning amid gusty Santa Ana winds, prompting evacuations, Cal Fire reported.

Inland areas of the county are under a red flag warning, with the National Weather Service predicting east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

The first fire was the Lilac Fire, which started around 1:20 a.m. near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road, prompting evacuations as the blaze grew to 50 acres.

The evacuation area stretches east of Interstate 15 to Route 76. A temporary evacuation point is at Castle Creek Country Club located at 8797 Circle R Drive in Escondido.

The second, smaller Pala Fire broke out around 2:15 a.m. near Pala Mesa and has grown to 17 acres, according to Cal Fire.

The agency said forward progress of that fire had been stopped and evacuation orders lifted.

“Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow,” Cal Fire said.

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office said evacuees can take large animals to CRC Ranch, 43101 Anza Road in Temecula.



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