UPDATE: Fairmount fire that caused thousands to evacuate now 80% contained
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department says it has sent crews to the College Area to put out a rapidly moving fire. According to SDFD, the fire sparked in the area of Montezuma Road and Fairmount Avenue. Several units were at the scene, and a helicopter attacked the fire from above.
San Diego fire: which areas were evacuated as massive fire in college area damages homes
San Diego is facing some harsh times as a brush fire broke out in the college area of the city at around 1:30 p.m. on October 31.
College Area brush fire sparks near homeless encampment in palm-filled canyon: San Diego Fire
The brush fire sparked around 1:30 p.m. on the south side of Montezuma Road — an area filled with old, dry palm trees, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue spokesperson Monica Munoz — and quickly jumped the road and began spreading uphill.
All evacuation orders lifted on fire near San Diego's College Area, six houses damaged
Rescue described the fire near Fairmount Ave & Montezuma Rd as fast-moving and a threat to structures in the area.
Fire in San Diego: which areas need to be evacuated and which roads are closed?
A wildfire broke out this afternoon near the College Area of San Diego, California. Authorities have closed roads and issued evacuation orders.
Evacuation orders lifted in San Diego after brush fire erupts near university
SAN DIEGO – All evacuation orders have been lifted in parts of San Diego after a brush fire erupted near the San Diego State University campus. The Montezuma/Fairmount Fire had scorched almost 40 acres by Thursday afternoon. Authorities ordered people to evacuate several neighborhoods to the west of the university, including an elementary school.
Evacuations ordered as 'growing' fire burns southwest of San Diego State campus
A 40-acre brush fire burned southwest of the San Diego State University campus Thursday afternoon on Halloween.
WATCH LIVE: Rapid moving fire reported near San Diego State University campus
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire burning southwest of the San Diego State University campus Thursday afternoon. Authorities have confirmed there is no threat to the campus.
Update: Nearly fully contained: Montezuma Fire in San Diego County remains at 90%
Montezuma Fire initially started 2:26 p.m. Oct. 31 in San Diego County. Since its discovery three days ago, it has burned 37 ...
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Fire officials: College Area fire started at or near encampment. Cause still under investigation
The mandatory evacuation issued for all areas was lifted Thursday evening but Montezuma Road between Collwood Boulevard and ...
Evacuation orders lifted for fire near SDSU campus
As of 6:30 p.m., the fire is 25% contained, according to SDFD. No injuries have been reported, but the fire did damage six ...
Update: Montezuma Fire in San Diego County remains at 80% containment as of Friday evening
Montezuma Fire initially started 2:26 p.m. Oct. 31 in San Diego County. Since its discovery 27 hours ago, it has burned 37 ...
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SDFD: Fairmount Fire started near homeless encampment; cause under investigation
While the cause is still being looked into, officials with the department told ABC 10News the fire started in or very close ...
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MONTEZUMA FIRE THREATENS HOMES IN COLLEGE AREA
Evacuations are in progress along Lila Drive, Collwood Way, Lucille Drive, 49th St. and neighborhoods along Yerba Santa Dr., ...
Residents praise effort to fight fire west of SDSU but raise concerns over lingering danger
All evacuation orders have been lifted, but Montezuma Road between Collwood Boulevard and Fairmount Avenue remained closed ...
Evacuation Orders Lifted Hours After Crews Began Battling Talmadge Fire That Damaged 6 Homes
The fire is burning in canyons behind Lucille Drive and Alvarado Estates, and officers are going door to door evacuating ...