Friars Fire 0% contained so far
Brush fire threatens homes in San Diego area
A Poway resident shared video of a brush fire that sparked on Monday afternoon, leading to evacuations as it threatens homes. (Credit: Sister of Jenny Buchholz)
Nearly a thousand people are under a mandatory evacuation order after a brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley.
The Friars Fire broke out just after 12:30 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. It is 0% contained.
Zone 1894-A, which covers 124 acres, is under mandatory evacuation, according to city data.
Brush fire threatening homes near San Diego (KSWB)
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In the evacuation order, officials noted there was an "immediate threat to life."
All residents are asked to leave immediately.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
Residents near San Diego are being evacuated as a brush fire is threatening homes. (KSWB)
The San Diego County Office of Education announced its Linda Vista campus and Linda Vista Innovation Center were being evacuated.
"If you are en route for appointment or class, please avoid the area," SDCOE wrote in a statement on X. "We will share updates as the situation unfolds."
The daytime population is 920 and there are more than 350 structures in the area, according to officials.
General views of Friendship Park in San Diego, California, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The park, which is located at the US-Mexico border has been closed since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in 2020. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)
San Diego County remains under a Red Flag Warning, due to strong gusty winds and low humidity.
The Lilac Fire and Pala Fire, which started Tuesday morning near Bonsall and Pala Mesa, have consumed more than 100 acres and continue to threaten homes and businesses.
Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
