90-Acre Sorrento Wildfire Burns Near Power Lines, Prompts Evacuations
Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd, Sorrento Valley, San Diego
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Summary
- Firefighters are battling the "Sorrento" wildfire that has scorched dozens of acres near Vista Sorrento Parkway.
- Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click here for the latest information on evacuations.
- Residents and visitors should heed the directions of first responders in the area.
Timeline
Various evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, but evacuation orders remain for the immediate area surrounding the fire.
Officials have reported 15% containment of the blaze as aerial drops continue.
A helicopter continues water drops as firefighters battle the active hillside wildfire.
Watch Duty confirms firefighters are making significant progress in controlling the fire via water drops and firefighters on the ground.
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at SDPD Northern Division's parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall in University City.
Citizen user video shows helicopters preparing to drop water over the scorched areas of grass and brush.
Helicopters continue water drops as firefighters battle 45-acre wildfire on the hillside.
Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click [here](https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=15.148849485957909&latlon=32.90983425682779%2C-117.22272830578817) for the latest information on evacuations.
Firefighters have named this wildfire the "Sorrento" fire.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a field.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd.
Various evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, but evacuation orders remain for the immediate area surrounding the fire.
Officials have reported 15% containment of the blaze as aerial drops continue.
A helicopter continues water drops as firefighters battle the active hillside wildfire.
Watch Duty confirms firefighters are making significant progress in controlling the fire via water drops and firefighters on the ground.
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at SDPD Northern Division's parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall in University City.
Citizen user video shows helicopters preparing to drop water over the scorched areas of grass and brush.
Helicopters continue water drops as firefighters battle 45-acre wildfire on the hillside.
Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click [here](https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=15.148849485957909&latlon=32.90983425682779%2C-117.22272830578817) for the latest information on evacuations.
Firefighters have named this wildfire the "Sorrento" fire.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a field.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd.
Various evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, but evacuation orders remain for the immediate area surrounding the fire.
Officials have reported 15% containment of the blaze as aerial drops continue.
A helicopter continues water drops as firefighters battle the active hillside wildfire.
Watch Duty confirms firefighters are making significant progress in controlling the fire via water drops and firefighters on the ground.
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at SDPD Northern Division's parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall in University City.
Citizen user video shows helicopters preparing to drop water over the scorched areas of grass and brush.
Helicopters continue water drops as firefighters battle 45-acre wildfire on the hillside.
Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click [here](https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=15.148849485957909&latlon=32.90983425682779%2C-117.22272830578817) for the latest information on evacuations.
Firefighters have named this wildfire the "Sorrento" fire.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a field.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd.
Various evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, but evacuation orders remain for the immediate area surrounding the fire.
Officials have reported 15% containment of the blaze as aerial drops continue.
A helicopter continues water drops as firefighters battle the active hillside wildfire.
Watch Duty confirms firefighters are making significant progress in controlling the fire via water drops and firefighters on the ground.
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at SDPD Northern Division's parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall in University City.
Citizen user video shows helicopters preparing to drop water over the scorched areas of grass and brush.
Helicopters continue water drops as firefighters battle 45-acre wildfire on the hillside.
Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click [here](https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=15.148849485957909&latlon=32.90983425682779%2C-117.22272830578817) for the latest information on evacuations.
Firefighters have named this wildfire the "Sorrento" fire.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a field.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd.
Various evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, but evacuation orders remain for the immediate area surrounding the fire.
Officials have reported 15% containment of the blaze as aerial drops continue.
A helicopter continues water drops as firefighters battle the active hillside wildfire.
Watch Duty confirms firefighters are making significant progress in controlling the fire via water drops and firefighters on the ground.
A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at SDPD Northern Division's parking lot located at 4275 Eastgate Mall in University City.
Citizen user video shows helicopters preparing to drop water over the scorched areas of grass and brush.
Helicopters continue water drops as firefighters battle 45-acre wildfire on the hillside.
Evacuations are underway for areas surrounding the Sorrento wildfire. Click [here](https://protect.genasys.com/fullscreenMap?z=15.148849485957909&latlon=32.90983425682779%2C-117.22272830578817) for the latest information on evacuations.
Firefighters have named this wildfire the "Sorrento" fire.
Citizen user video shows smoke rising from a field.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Lusk Blvd.
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Some of yall in here need a hobby or something…have some empathy for the people affected by the fire. Now isnt the time to put on your tin foil hats and point fingers
Watch Duty says: Evacuations been lifted for Zones SDC-1444-B, SDC-1444-C, & SDC-1492-C, per the Genasys Evacuation Map. All evacuations are now lifted. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
The evacuation order has been lifted for Zone SDC-1494. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones SDC-1401, SDC-1445, SDC-1446, SDC-1493, SDC-1496, & SDC-1497. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. Zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is now 20% contained, per incident command.
Some of yall in here need a hobby or something…have some empathy for the people affected by the fire. Now isnt the time to put on your tin foil hats and point fingers
Watch Duty says: Evacuations been lifted for Zones SDC-1444-B, SDC-1444-C, & SDC-1492-C, per the Genasys Evacuation Map. All evacuations are now lifted. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
The evacuation order has been lifted for Zone SDC-1494. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones SDC-1401, SDC-1445, SDC-1446, SDC-1493, SDC-1496, & SDC-1497. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. Zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is now 20% contained, per incident command.
Some of yall in here need a hobby or something…have some empathy for the people affected by the fire. Now isnt the time to put on your tin foil hats and point fingers
Watch Duty says: Evacuations been lifted for Zones SDC-1444-B, SDC-1444-C, & SDC-1492-C, per the Genasys Evacuation Map. All evacuations are now lifted. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
The evacuation order has been lifted for Zone SDC-1494. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones SDC-1401, SDC-1445, SDC-1446, SDC-1493, SDC-1496, & SDC-1497. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. Zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is now 20% contained, per incident command.
Some of yall in here need a hobby or something…have some empathy for the people affected by the fire. Now isnt the time to put on your tin foil hats and point fingers
Watch Duty says: Evacuations been lifted for Zones SDC-1444-B, SDC-1444-C, & SDC-1492-C, per the Genasys Evacuation Map. All evacuations are now lifted. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
The evacuation order has been lifted for Zone SDC-1494. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones SDC-1401, SDC-1445, SDC-1446, SDC-1493, SDC-1496, & SDC-1497. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. Zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is now 20% contained, per incident command.
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Some of yall in here need a hobby or something…have some empathy for the people affected by the fire. Now isnt the time to put on your tin foil hats and point fingers
Watch Duty says: Evacuations been lifted for Zones SDC-1444-B, SDC-1444-C, & SDC-1492-C, per the Genasys Evacuation Map. All evacuations are now lifted. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
The evacuation order has been lifted for Zone SDC-1494. Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones SDC-1401, SDC-1445, SDC-1446, SDC-1493, SDC-1496, & SDC-1497. Per the Genasys Evacuation Map. Zones can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map. Emergency personnel will remain in the area for an extended period. Please continue to avoid area unless you are a resident.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is now 20% contained, per incident command.