CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (KGTV) - Fire from a training-related activity Friday morning at Camp Pendleton poured smoke across North San Diego County.
The 15-acre vegetation fire was in the interior of the base, and smoke was visible as far away as Oceanside, according to social media.
No individuals or structures in or outside of the base were threatened, according to Camp Pendleton officials. Officials said the fire was under control.
Fire is pumping thick smoke into the sky over Camp Pendleton @10News pic.twitter.com/BSuyNKsFxt
— Hannah Mullins (@10NEWSMULLINS) December 15, 2017
News of the fire was first reported on social media, after users reported a plume of smoke in the sky. A witness at Fallbrook Airport told 10News, "It started small but it's getting big pretty quick."
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A pilot who flew over the fire hours earlier Friday said the winds were strong and the fire appeared to be inland near San Clemente.
Vegetation fire on Camp Pendleton this photo taken from Fallbrook Airpark pic.twitter.com/LkFlfRFHSI
— David Paulino (@djpauli1960) December 15, 2017
North County Fire Protection District tweeted that the fire didn't pose a danger to the district.
There is currently a fire on Camp Pendleton at Basilone Road. The fire does not pose a threat to the District, but smoke is visible in the Fallbrook area.
— North County Fire (@NorthCountyFire) December 15, 2017
10News is monitoring the breaking story.
