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Half-Acre Brush Fire Spreading Uphill

Friars Rd & Santo Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters in San Diego are working to contain a half-acre brush fire near a golf course that is spreading uphill toward structures. Crews are focusing on protecting nearby apartments and establishing a water supply to combat the blaze.

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A Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Friars Rd & Santo Rd.

A Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Friars Rd & Santo Rd.

A Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Friars Rd & Santo Rd.

A Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Friars Rd & Santo Rd.

A Citizen user video shows smoke rising in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Friars Rd & Santo Rd.

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Radio Clips

SDFD CW CMD 9G · Jun 17, 2:59PM · 0:16
IC, Division Mike, 9 Golf. Division Mike, go ahead. Looks like your hoseway from the bottom just made it to the main part of the fire there. Copter made good work there, getting knocked down on it. I copy, thanks. We're going to keep you guys in place for now. Mike copies.
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SDFD TAC 9H · Jun 17, 2:53PM · 0:19
Isee,Copter3.Copter3,overICA-9Hotel.Afterthatdrop,I'mgoingtorecommendwecancel11.Wegotarealquicktip-sidehere,youdohavesomehoselineson12andbelow.Ifeellikewecanreallyslowdownanytypeofforwardspread.Andwiththeconfinedspacehere,Ijustrecommendtokeepitonehelicopterup.Okay,copy.
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SDFD CW CMD 9G · Jun 17, 2:47PM · 0:28
Pricey,CopterGreen,IcallPricey.CallMontgomeryWoodWaterabout30secondsout.We'llhitatargetasapriority.I'llswitchovertoTACforyouandreviveifyouwanttogotoairground.Copythat.Yeah,whenyougetin,takeanotherlookatit.Let'sholditrightnowataquarteracre.It'schewingthroughsomenice,moistvegetation,althoughit'sprettythick.Takinganassessmentfromyou,andthenwe'llswitchtoairtoground.We'llgetanothercopterinbound.
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Comments10

Jmodance11h ago

Watch Duty just listed that Friars eastbound lanes are being shut down

J8Citizen11h ago

They put it out. From talking with a fireman, it looked like some campers were leaving the area, so maybe it was from a homeless encampment.

NonnaLife11h ago

The video is from admiral baker rv site looking SW

NonnaLife10h ago

@J8Citizen seems like the most likely scenario.

Jmodance11h ago

Watch Duty just listed that Friars eastbound lanes are being shut down

J8Citizen11h ago

They put it out. From talking with a fireman, it looked like some campers were leaving the area, so maybe it was from a homeless encampment.

NonnaLife11h ago

The video is from admiral baker rv site looking SW

NonnaLife10h ago

@J8Citizen seems like the most likely scenario.

Jmodance11h ago

Watch Duty just listed that Friars eastbound lanes are being shut down

J8Citizen11h ago

They put it out. From talking with a fireman, it looked like some campers were leaving the area, so maybe it was from a homeless encampment.

NonnaLife11h ago

The video is from admiral baker rv site looking SW

NonnaLife10h ago

@J8Citizen seems like the most likely scenario.

Jmodance11h ago

Watch Duty just listed that Friars eastbound lanes are being shut down

J8Citizen11h ago

They put it out. From talking with a fireman, it looked like some campers were leaving the area, so maybe it was from a homeless encampment.

NonnaLife11h ago

The video is from admiral baker rv site looking SW

NonnaLife10h ago

@J8Citizen seems like the most likely scenario.

Jmodance11h ago

Watch Duty just listed that Friars eastbound lanes are being shut down

J8Citizen11h ago

They put it out. From talking with a fireman, it looked like some campers were leaving the area, so maybe it was from a homeless encampment.

NonnaLife11h ago

The video is from admiral baker rv site looking SW

NonnaLife10h ago

@J8Citizen seems like the most likely scenario.

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