Evacuations ‘imminent' as brush fire threatens homes in Rancho Bernardo, SDFD says
Jan 22, 2025
What to KnowThe Center Fire started around 8:55 a.m. near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del NortEvacuation orders: SDC-1219, SDC-1220, SDC-1299Evacuation warnings: SDC-1215, SDC-1217
Firefighters are responding Wednesday to a brush fire in Rancho Bernardo that injured one person, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue.
The fire started around 8:55 a.m. near Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte. SDFD was responding alongside Poway Fire.
The so-called Center Fire had the potential for 100 acres and evacuations were “imminent” as the fire neared structures, SDFD said.
A map of areas under evacuation alerts shows evacuations were ordered for zones:
SDC-1219
SDC-1220
SDC-1299
The following areas were under evacuation warnings:
SDC-1215
SDC-1217
One person suffered burn injuries in the fire and was transported to a nearby hospital, the fire department said. It was not clear what started the fire or how the person was injured.
The fire was also burning near schools. The Poway Unified School District said they were keeping students indoors as a precaution.
“We have site emergency plans in place and are prepared to act on them if needed,” the district said.
About 55 firefighters with three brush rigs, six fire engines and three firefighting helicopters have been assigned to the scene.
This is a developing story. Details may change as information is released.