SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A brush fire burning in Del Mar got dangerously close to homes Tuesday afternoon. Video shows thick, white smoke billowing into the air as the fire spreads.
As of 7:20 p.m., evacuations were lifted. "Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings for the affected Del Mar Heights areas has been lifted," San Diego Police tweeted. "Residents may return to their homes. Certain areas will remain closed to vehicle traffic, and some traffic posts are still in place."
13500 Mira Montana Drive, 2600 Mira Montana Place, 2600 Boca Rotan Street, and 13400 Calais Drive, Mango Drive between Carousel Lane and Boca Rotan Street were closed, but has reopened as of 8:46 p.m.
Officials said the fire has grown to 23 acres. The blaze is now 5 percent contained and the forward rate of spread has been stopped.
Earlier Tuesday, authorities evacuated homes east of North Torrey Pines Road, north of Carmel Valley Road, south of Del Mar Heights Road and west of Interstate 5.
Sky10 flew over the fire, which could be seen scoring a hillside. A helicopter was also visible using water from the ocean in an effort to extinguish the blaze.
Two firefighters were also hospitalized due to heat exhaustion. San Diego Fire-Rescue spokeswoman Mónica Muñoz says that's not uncommon, since firefighters perform hard labor while in their heavy gear.
The fire at the end of Del Mar Scenic Parkway initially sparked before 11 a.m. Tuesday, and SDFD tweeted at the time that the fire was stopped and mopping up had commenced.
The fire reignited around 3 p.m., and multiple agencies responded along with SDFD. Firefighters reported that a spot fire had started outside the fire lines where they were mopping up.
San Diego Fire-Rescue said three aircraft were dropping water on the fire, adding that the terrain is very difficult for firefighters on the ground.
San Diego Fire-Rescue also warned anyone against flying drones in the area, adding it creates a very dangerous situation for aircraft.
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Watch video from Sky10 as it flew above the scene in the player below:
Multiple agencies assisting in this effort. The Del Mar Scenic Pkwy brush fire has reignited.
— SDFD (@SDFD) June 25, 2024
Crews are working on evac plans with @SanDiegoPD @SDSheriff
Use caution in the area. #brushfire pic.twitter.com/2XImm0J8YA
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