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Fire crews stop brush fire in Mount Hope near I-15

Crews responded to a vegetation fire that burned a half- acre around 3:30 p.m. Monday. Smoke could be seen from the nearby freeways.

SAN DIEGO — A brush fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Hope by the intersection of I-15 and SR-94. 

It was burning uphill toward a Costco. A big cloud of black smoke could be seen in the area.

Firefighters stopped the blaze after it burned about half an acre of brush. No structures were damaged, San Diego Fire-Rescue announced on Twitter around 4:15 p.m.

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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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