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Mission Fire near Fallbrook: Map, evacuation updates as blaze burns along SR-76 and I-15
Multiple fires have broken out near Fallbrook, California, with four burning along State Route 76 and about five more along the northbound Interstate 15 freeway
Update: The Mission Fire, which broke out near Fallbrook, California, on Saturday afternoon, has burned approximately 20 acres so far. As of Saturday evening, fire crews have contained about 65% of the blaze.
The wildfire was first reported at around 12:26 p.m. along northbound Interstate 15 near Pala Mesa in San Diego County. The response is being led by the Cal Fire San Diego Unit.
"Forward progress has stopped on all fires within this incident. Please use caution when driving in the area as responders remain on scene to mop up and strengthen control lines," Cal Fire wrote in an update.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Initial report: Multiple fires have broken out near Fallbrook, California, with four burning along State Route 76 and about five more along the northbound Interstate 15 freeway, according to authorities. Residents are being urged to stay clear so firefighting aircraft can safely operate.
CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire wrote on X that firefighters are "at scene with cooperators of multiple small fires near I-15 and Highway 76. Please avoid the area."
The fire is near Bonsall, California. The cause of the blaze is not known at this time
Location
According to the Watch Duty incident map, the fire’s location has been shifted north to reflect activity near the 4200 block of Sterling View Road.
Radio traffic indicates that multiple air tankers have already dropped fire retardant on that blaze.
Additional firefighting resources remain engaged on several fires along northbound I-15, both north and south of the updated map location.
Road closures
Eastbound State Route 76 is closed between S Mission Road and Old Highway 395 due to a brush fire, according to Caltrans District 11 on X.
