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Fire crews stop spread of brush fire near Fallbrook and Bonsall | Garden Fire

The Garden Fire was reported in the 3800 block of Lake Garden Drive in Bonsall and quickly burned more than 40 acres near homes, causing evacuations.

SAN DIEGO — A brush fire spread quickly near Bonsall and Fallbrook in North San Diego County on Friday afternoon growing to more than 50 acres. As of 4:30 p.m. the fire was 10% contained and the forward rate of spread had stopped. 

Cal Fire said that the fire was burning with a dangerous rate of spread with an immediate threat to structures.

Evacuation orders

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued an Evacuation Order for people in or near the red-shaded areas in the Emergency Map.  Areas in yellow are under Evacuation Warnings.  VIEW EVACUATION AREA MAP>>

A Temporary Evacuation Point is located at Riverview Church at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall CA, 92003.

Road Closures

Caltrans had closed all lanes of SR-78 east of Cloverdale R. due to the fire. Westbound lanes were closed at San Pasqual Rd. and Eastbound lanes were closed at Summit Dr.

The closure at Reche Road and Gird Road has been lifted.

Follow more updates at Cal Fire incident page>>

Credit: Cal Fire
Garden Fire Map | 3p 47.9 acres

Initial Fire Location:

Credit: CBS 8

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Prepare for a Wildfire evacuation

CalFire has built a list of things to have ready in case you and your family are evacuated during any wildfire or disaster. 

Ensure your wildfire ‘Go Bag’ includes:

  • A 3-day supply of non-perishable food & 3 gallons of water per person
  • A map with at least 2 evacuation routes
  • Necessary prescriptions or medications
  • A change of clothes & extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
  • Extra car keys, credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks
  • A first aid kit & sanitation supplies
  • A flashlight & battery-powered radio with extra batteries
  • Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
  • Pet food & water

Always have sturdy shoes and a flashlight near your bed, ready for sudden night evacuations.

If time allows, consider adding:

  • Valuables that are easy to carry
  • Family photos and irreplaceable items
  • Personal computer data on hard drives and disks
  • Chargers for cell phones and laptops

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