San Diego Fire-Rescue says Montezuma Road is shut down in both directions, and Aldine Drive is also impacted.
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department says evacuations are underway in the College Area as multiple crews work to put out a rapidly moving fire.
, the fire sparked in the area of Montezuma Road and Fairmount Avenue around 1:45 p.m. Several units were at the scene, and helicopters attacked the fire from above. Mandatory evacuations are underway in the following areas:South of Alvarado Canyon RoadWest of Hewlett DriveNorth of Monroe AvenueEast of Montezuma RoadAs of 2:42 p.m., the fire was about 37 acres large.
says Lucille Drive, Lila Drive and 49th Street are under evacuation orders as officers are going door to door to notify people. Below you'll find a rough area of where the evacuations are happening:'Please avoid the area as there are several crews at scene,' the department says.
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