August 21, 2010
4:38 p.m.
A fast moving forest fire has already burned more than 2,500 acres in less than 3 hours in the Cleveland National Forest in San Diego County, according to officials with CalFire.com. The blaze broke out at around 1 p.m. in the El Monte Park area of Cleveland National Forest. Here are some quick facts on the blaze:
View of Monte Park....2,500 acres burned so far in the Cleveland National Forest. |
Last Updated: | August 21, 2010 4:15 pm | |
Date/Time Started: | August 21, 2010 1:02 pm | |
Administrative Unit: | CAL FIRE San Diego Unit / Cleveland National Forest | |
County: | San Diego County | |
Location: | North side of El Monte Road, near the community of Lakeside | |
Acres Burned: | 2,500 acres | |
Containment | 2,500 acres - 0% contained | |
Conditions: | CAL FIRE is now in unifed command with the Cleveland National Forest. El Monte Park is being evacuated for precautionary reasons; there is still no threat to structures. 10 people have been evacuated by Sheriff’s helicopters - 8 residents and 2 hikers. |
1 comment:
Watching it right now from my back yard. Lots of thick SMOKE. Looks really bad....
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