Firefighters were battling a brush fire in Fallbrook on July 28, 2024. (AlertCallifornia)
Firefighters were battling a vegetation fire that broke out in De Luz Sunday.
Units were dispatched around 11 a.m. Sunday to reports of a fire, dubbed the "Trail 4 Fire," in the area of Harris Trail and Via Cordoniz Road in San Diego County, just north of Fallbrook, according to Cal Fire officials.
The fire's forward rate of spread was stopped at 12 acres and is currently 100% contained, fire officials said on Monday. Fire crews are remaining at the scene to mop-up and construct containment lines, Cal Fire said.
At one point, the fire was threatening structures and mandatory evacuation warnings were issued for nearby areas, which means people might soon be in danger.
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A temporary evacuation point has been set up at SonRise Christian Fellowship, located at 463 South Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook.
According to Cal Fire Capt. Tom Piranio, mandatory evacuations were initially issued, then quickly downgraded to evacuation warnings.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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What does an evacuation warning mean?
An evacuation warning means you may be in danger soon, according to the County of San Diego.
- Leave now if you need extra time, or do not feel safe
- Call your emergency contacts now if you need help
- Contact your neighbors and share information
- Vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, people with access or functional needs, and/or large animals should leave now
Map of areas under an evacuation warning
