Mandatory evacuations ordered after brush fire burns 30 acres in North County – NBC 7 San Diego

Evacuation orders issued earlier Tuesday have been extended due to a growing vegetation fire that broke out in the Bonsall area of ​​San Diego County.

From As of 4 am the sorrel fire has grown to 50 acres with a slow rate of spread and is 0% contained.

In addition, evacuation warnings have also been issued in the surrounding area. Officials said the fire is a “potential threat to life and/or property. Those requiring additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave now.”

The fire was reported around 1:20 a.m. near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road, according to the San Diego County Fire Department.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation orders for nearby areas around 01:33. An interactive map with updated emergency evacuation information is available here.

A temporary evacuation site is at Castle Creek Country Club, which is at 8797 Circle R Drive in Escondido.

There are 66 crews assigned to the fire, including six engines, two crews and a water tender, officials said.

The fire threatens some structures, the fire authority says.

This is a development story. We’ll have updates as soon as they come in.