SAN DIEGO — A brush fire spread over about 10 acres on the grounds of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Thursday, causing no reported structural damage or injuries but forcing a closure of a stretch of nearby freeway.
The wind-driven blaze erupted near the intersection of state Route 163 and SR-52 shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported. Authorities shut down the westbound lanes of the latter freeway in the area while ground and airborne crews worked to extinguish the flames, officials said.
As of 4 p.m., firefighters had the spread of the blaze halted, according to SDFRD public affairs.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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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
