SAN DIEGO — A brush fire broke out Friday afternoon in Temecula prompting evacuations.
The fire broke out at around 1:30 p.m. near the 39100 block of Pauba Rd. in Temecula. Crews were able to stop forward progress of the fire at 5:15 p.m. As of 7 a.m. Saturday, the fire has burned 101 acres and is 50% contained.
Evacuations
According to CalFire, evacuation warnings have been issued for the following areas:
Vail Lake and Butterfield Lake Estates, North of Hwy 79, east of Anza Rd., west of Sage and Wilson Creek, and south of Avenida Bravura.
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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
