San Diego County Fire and CAL FIRE are battling a vegetation fire near Highway 8 Business and Los Coches Road in the community of Lakeside. CAL FIRE reports the fire is currently at 10 acres and is threatening structures. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Evacuation Order and Warning for nearby areas.

The evacuation area as expanded. Please check the OES Emergency Map to see if your area is affected.

Highway 8 Business at Los Coches Road remains closed to all vehicle traffic except emergency personnel.

The Temporary Evacuation Point is located at Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA, 91901.

An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.

You may be in danger soon.
Leave now if you need extra time, or do not feel safe.
Call your emergency contacts now if you need help.
Contact your neighbors and share information.
• Vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, people with access or functional needs, and/or large animals should leave now.
An Evacuation Order requires immediate movement out of the affected area due to an imminent threat to life.

There is extreme danger in your area.
You must leave now.
Do not wait.
Contact your neighbors and share information.
Follow @SDSheriff and @CALFIRESANDIEGO for updates.

Download the free Genasys Protect app on your mobile device to receive updates on evacuations in your area.