San Diego Fires

Ponine · 10-22-2007, 02:41 PM

More evacuations ordered – The Emergency Alert System (EAS) has been activated.

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Scripps Ranch update:
2:38 p.m.
No one will be allowed to travel east into Scripps Ranch and going north is not an option either.

Please evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium by going south on Interstate 15.

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Slow exit along Pomerado Road2:37 p.m.
A solid line of cars stretched more than three miles along Pomerado Road within minutes of the evacuation order that San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders issuedshortly before 2 p.m. The line stretched from northeast of Fairbrook Road west to the Interstate 15 as residents packed prized possessions in their cars and drove slowly along Pomerado Road to escape the fire threat.

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Rice Fire crosses 1-15 at Hwy 395
2:35 p.m.
The Rice Fire in Rice Canyon, North San Diego County has crossed I-15 and Hwy 395, Numerous structures have been destroyed in Fallbrook, evacuation in progress in Fallbrook, mandatory evacuation in South Fallbrook, it is currently 300 acres and 0% contained. 40 mph winds hampering suppression efforts

This fire started at 4:16 this morning and the cause is under investigation.

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2:22 p.m.
Mandatory partial evacuation of FallbrookThe EAS message advises "all residents of Fallbrook, north of Highway 76 and west of Interstate 15 to evacuate the community. Evacuees should leave through Pendleton Gate at Ammunition Road and go through Marine Corps Base-Camp Pendleton to Interstate 5 North to San Clemente State Park."

Voluntary evacuation of Chula Vista
A second EAS message has been issued to City of Chula Vista residents. The City of Chula Vista "has requested residents who live in the following areas to voluntarily evacuate. This is precautionary and is suggested due to unpredictable fire predictions.

Rolling Hills
San Miguel
East Lake Woods
Bella Lago

Ponine · 10-22-2007, 02:52 PM

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Scripps Ranch update:
2:38 p.m.
No residents will be allowed into the Scripps Ranch area. Only emergency personnel will be allowed into the area.

No one will be allowed to travel east into Scripps Ranch and going north is not an option either.

Please evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium by going south on Interstate 15.

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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	eta Scripps Ranch update: 2:38 p.m. No residents will be allowed into the Scripps Ranch area. Only emergency personnel will be allowed into the area. No one will be allowed to travel east into Scripps Ranch and going north is not an option either. Please evacuate to Qualcomm Stadium by going south on Interstate 15.
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