A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon near the Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for about 1,000 people.
The Friars Fire broke out just after 12:30 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. The content rate is 0%.
The San Diego Fire Department confirmed they were on scene battling a vegetation fire near Friars Road and Via de la Moda in Mission Valley.
Firefighters battle wildfire near San Diego's Fashion Valley (SDFD)
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San Diego police issued evacuation orders and warnings for nearby areas.
“The fire is currently 1.5 acres in size and is threatening structures,” officials said.
The 124-acre Zone 1894-A is under mandatory evacuation, according to city data.
Fire breaks out just off Highway 163 heading towards Fashion Valley in San Diego (X / @MichaelJaco9)
Officials cited an “imminent threat to life” in the evacuation order.
All residents are asked to leave immediately.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Cal Fire said.
Fire breaks out just off Highway 163 heading towards Fashion Valley in San Diego (X / @MichaelJaco9)
A temporary evacuation site has been set up at the Snapdragon West parking lot located at 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108.
The San Diego County Office of Education announced that the Linda Vista campus and Linda Vista Innovation Center will be evacuated.
“If you are on your way to an appointment or class, please avoid the area. We will share updates as the situation develops,” SDCOE said in a statement regarding X.
Officials say the daytime population is 920 people and there are more than 350 structures in the area.
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Panoramic view of Friendship Park in San Diego, California, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The park, located on the U.S.-Mexico border, has been closed since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020. (Derek Schock, Fox News Digital)
A red flag warning is in effect for San Diego County through Wednesday night due to strong wind gusts and low humidity.
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of lilac fire and parafire, The damage, which began Tuesday morning near Bonsall and Pala Mesa, has consumed more than 100 acres and continues to threaten homes and businesses.
