CalFire said they were immediately evacuating De Anza Springs Resort and nearby areas.
SAN DIEGO — Flames engulfed a vehicle on Interstate 8 in the rural southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Monday and spread into adjacent brushy terrain, where it soon blackened hundreds of acres and prompted widespread evacuations.
The blaze erupted about 3:30 p.m. on the westbound side of the freeway, near McCain Valley Road in Jacumba, according to Cal Fire. Over the next several hours, the blaze charred an estimated 903 open acres as firefighters battled the flames on the ground and aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters, the state agency reported.
The fire forced a closure of all westbound lanes on Interstate 8 in the area and led to evacuations of about 150 homes and De Anza Springs Resort, authorities said.The temporary evacuation point is Golden Acorn Casino.Stay informed before, during and after an evacuation. Use the Genasys Protect application to keep informed about major emergencies happening in your community, how they may affect you, and what actions you should take when they occur.
CHP has ordered the closure of Westbound Interstate 8 west of Carrizo Gorge in southeastern San Diego County due to the fire.Ensure your wildfire ‘Go Bag’ includes:Necessary prescriptions or medicationsExtra car keys, credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checksPet food & water
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