Homes near San Diego are under threat from a brush fire, prompting evacuations of residents.
A brush fire is burning near Ted Williams Parkway and Pomerado Road in Poway, as confirmed by the San Diego Sheriff's Office.
Homes in the San Diego area are under threat from a brush fire, prompting the evacuation of residents. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze.
On Monday, at 1 p.m., a vegetation fire occurred near Pomerado Road and Ted Williams Parkway in Poway, which is 34 miles from San Diego. CalFire San Diego confirmed that they were providing assistance to the City of Poway.
X posted on CalFire San Diego's website: "Please monitor for official updates. Resources can be found at http://AlertSanDiego.org."
Officials said the fire is currently two acres and is threatening structures.
Fire officials were responding to a brush fire in Poway, and the city confirmed the evacuation orders.
A brush fire is occurring near Ted Williams and Pomerado Road, prompting the Poway Fire Dept to respond. The fire has affected traffic on both Ted Williams and Pomerado, with road closures expected. Residents on Glen Oak Way and Wilsey Way are being evacuated.
High winds are reportedly fueling the brush fire, which poses a risk of expansion.
A helicopter was called in to provide air support and Cal Fire crews are assisting at the scene.
The Temporary Evacuation Point is being set up at Abraxas High School, located at 12450 Glen Oak Road in Poway, according to the sheriff's office.
A brush fire occurred near the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Monday, marking the second fire to strike southern California that day.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that the fire was extinguished in 31 minutes and never exceeded a quarter acre.
The alert stated that all endangered structures were successfully safeguarded and unharmed.
A witness reported seeing a young man ignite a fire in the area and then flee, which was later confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The suspect, believed to be a transient, was arrested by officers and placed in custody. No information about his identity has been disclosed.
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