Brush fire burning north of Campo near I-8 explodes to more than 200 acres

SAN DIEGO — Fire crews are battling a brush fire burning near Campo off of La Posta Road.

The fire was reported at around 2:32 p.m. on Monday burning near I-8. As of 3:15 p.m., the fire burned approximately 220 acres and posed a potential threat to life and structures.

Evacuations

Evacuation orders have been issued for nearby areas.

• SDC-2173
• SDC-2114
• SDC-2170
• SDC-2171
• SDC-2172
• SDC-2240

A temporary evacuation site has been set up at the northwest corner of Golden Acorn Casino at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Boulevard.

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This is a developing story.

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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