20-acre brush fire prompts evacuations, threatens structures in Bonsall
A brush fire burning in the 5000 block of South Mission Road in the Bonsall area has scorched about 20 acres and is threatening some structures, according to Cal Fire.
A wildfire burning through brushy terrain near the eastern edge of Camp Pendleton forced evacuations Monday as ground and airborne crews worked to contain the flames.
The blaze erupted for unknown reasons shortly before 3 p.m. near La Canada Road and state Route 76, west of Interstate 15 in Bonsall, according to Cal Fire.
The flames were soon threatening homes, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for neighborhoods north of SR-76, east of South Mission Road and south of Via Monserate.
A temporary shelter for evacuees was in operation at Riverview Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane.
As of 5:30 p.m., ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters had the spread of the blaze halted at about 21 acres, Cal Fire advised.
No structural damage or injuries were reported.
By shortly before 6 p.m., crews had roughly 10% of the burn area surrounded by firebreaks, according to the state agency.
Updated at 6:25 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2025
City News Service contributed to this article.
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