A vegetation fire broke out near the canyon between Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Carmel Mountain Road in San Diego on Sunday, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The fire was first reported at around 1:30pm.
Per Incident Command, the wind has shifted, pushing the fire to move south and southeast, and it is also now spreading into areas with thicker vegetation near the creek. As per the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the San Diego Police closed the following roads: 10800 Vista Sorrento Parkway, Sorrento Valley Boulevard, and Jasmine Crest Lane. “The fire is currently 131 acres; 0% contained. A total of 54 units & 160 fire personnel are currently engaged in fire suppression operations,” said SDFD on X. The fire has now grown to 130 acres, per Incident Command, as cited by Watch Duty. Just before 3pm, the fire had grown to approximately 6 to 7 acres, with Cal Fire San Diego on the scene using a fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
