Three wildfires broke out overnight and early Tuesday in northern San Diego County, California.
This came amid renewed winds in Santa Ana, where an emergency fire weather warning was issued Monday.
The Lilac Fire broke out in the Bonsall-Escondido area of northern San Diego County, and local officials ordered evacuations for residents south of Pala Mesa and west of Interstate 15.
The fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m. local time. Officials said the building was under threat from the flames.
According to CAL FIRE, the Lilac Fire is 30 acres in size and has a moderate rate of spread.
A few miles north, the Para Fire broke out an hour after the Lilac Fire. It's burning west of Interstate 15 in Pala Mesa.
Evacuation orders have also been issued and buildings are threatened.
Para Fire also has about 30 acres.
CAL FIRE reports that neither fire is contained.
A third fire broke out in Fallbrook and was designated as the Riverview Fire.
CAL FIRE reports that forward spread of the fire has ceased.
Fire officials described it as a vegetation fire that threatened the building. It's about 1 acre.
There was no immediate word on injuries.
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This all comes after the National Weather Service issued an “Especially Hazardous Conditions” fire weather warning for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday through 10 a.m. local time Tuesday.
“Take action now to prepare your home and loved ones for another round of severe wind and fire weather,” authorities warned X.
“Critical (fire weather) extends into San Diego County and high elevation (fire weather) extends into the high desert,” FOX Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera said Monday.
More than 14,000 structures have been destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County since January 7, leading to the event being classified as one of Los Angeles' costliest disasters. us history.
The Palisades Fire has burned approximately 24,000 acres and is 56% contained.
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 14,000 acres and is 81% contained.
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