San Marcos fire: Blaze erupts at building near Rancho Santa Fe; videos surface

Fire broke out near Rancho Santa Fe Rd in San Marcos, CA, Tuesday, opposite a Taco Bell. Blaze located just off 120 North in San Diego County.

Updated on: Aug 20, 2025, 07:34:44 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A fire erupted at a house near Rancho Santa Fe in San Marcos, California, on Tuesday. The exact location of the fire seemed to be just off the 120 North of Rancho Santa Fe Road in southern California's San Diego County. The building is situated opposite the Taco Bell on the Rancho Santa Fe road.

Videos surfaced on local community groups on Facebook that showed smoke coming out of the building. Locals described the situation as "pretty crazy" as a fire response was on in the area.

Locals reported that the fire was at a house on De Leone Road and firefighters responded to the situation and got it under control within an hour or so.

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It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.

San Marcos is a city in northern San Diego County, Southern California, located about 35 miles north of downtown San Diego.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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