Center Fire: San Diego Firefighters Battle Blaze
Center Fire: San Diego Firefighters Battle Blaze
On Wednesday morning, fire crews in San Diego responded to a blaze that erupted in the Rancho Bernardo area, prompting evacuations and warnings for nearby residents. By 3:15 p.m., all evacuation orders and warnings had been lifted, according to officials.
Dubbed the “Center Fire,” the inferno began near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino Del Norte, close to Interstate 15. Emergency personnel reported immediate threats to nearby homes.
Firefighters' Swift Response
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department received the initial call at 8:55 a.m. and dispatched the first unit of firefighters shortly after 9 a.m. By 11 a.m., the forward spread of the fire was contained to four acres. An update from SDFD at 1:25 p.m. confirmed that the fire had burned a total of seven acres.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
Evacuation orders were issued for neighborhoods within the following boundaries: Dove Canyon Road to the west, Camino Del Norte to the north, I-15 to the east, and Carmel Mountain Road to the south.
Evacuation warnings extended further south to Black Mountain Open Space Park, bordered to the west and north by Camino Del Sur and to the east by Dove Canyon Road.
Temporary Evacuation Center
An evacuation center was established at 12080 Carmel Mountain Rd., providing shelter at an At Home store and its parking lot.
Casualties and Road Closures
Authorities reported that at least one individual sustained burn injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Road closures at the time of the incident included I-15 at Camino Del Norte, Bernardo Center and Camino Del Norte, Paseo Montanoso at Avenida De Los Lobos, and Camino Del Norte.
Conclusion
As of this writing, the Center Fire is considered a developing story, and updates are expected as the situation continues to unfold. Firefighters remain dedicated to containing the blaze and safeguarding the community.