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Sorrento Wildfire Expands to 130 Acres

Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd

Published Aug 16 at 3:47 PM · Updated Aug 16 at 4:02 PM

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Summary

Firefighters in San Diego are working to contain a brush fire near Vista Sorrento Parkway and Sorrento Valley Boulevard, which is spreading into dense vegetation. Ground crews are coordinating with dozer operators and aerial support to manage the fire's spread.

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Aug 16, 6:26PM

FIrefighters have reported aaround 15% containment.

Aug 16, 3:47PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd.

Aug 16, 6:26PM

FIrefighters have reported aaround 15% containment.

Aug 16, 3:47PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd.

Aug 16, 6:26PM

FIrefighters have reported aaround 15% containment.

Aug 16, 3:47PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd.

Aug 16, 6:26PM

FIrefighters have reported aaround 15% containment.

Aug 16, 3:47PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd.

Aug 16, 6:26PM

FIrefighters have reported aaround 15% containment.

Aug 16, 3:47PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Vista Sorrento Pkwy & Sorrento Valley Blvd.

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Radio Clips

SDFD CW CMD 9G · Aug 16, 4:40PM · 0:15

310 has taken over Serrano Air TAC. Last update is 130 Acres, Serrano Fire. Serrano, I see. Copy. Air TAC did come up and advise, and 130 Acres.

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SDFD CW CMD 9G · Aug 16, 4:37PM · 0:25

in the backyards of your division there. So off of Greenshade, it looks like they are standing on the ridgeline at the top and in potential harm's way. Like I said, approximately 25 to 50. Copy, at the ridgeline, not down below. We do have contact with PD right now. We are doing just that. Okay, I copy. Thanks. AirTag 330, Metro.

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SDFD CW CMD 9G · Aug 16, 4:36PM · 0:30

approximately 25 to 50 ice standers at the top of the ridgeline. We do have fire that is at the base and has potential to make a run to the top. So basically a bunch of looky-loos that are taking pictures and have eyes on the fire right now. If you're able to PA or address any of that, I'll work with the copter to do the same. Whiskey copies, looky-loos down in the valley. We'll try to make the best access down there. We're at the top of the ridge currently, but we'll head down and send some crews. Yeah, they're basically...

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Comments12

SeaaroidsAug 16 at 5:15 PM

Wasn’t there JUST a fire like, same spot?

BlueraccoonboyAug 16 at 5:17 PM

Yep. On June 8th. That fire only grew to 90 acres though.

charlotteUser1925800007Aug 16 at 9:00 PM

Something has to be figured out on how to stop all these fires that happen in CA

CCHighlandsUserAug 16 at 7:13 PM

Our evac order just lifted

westcovinaUser1752346021Aug 16 at 6:54 PM

Oops burn.

SeaaroidsAug 16 at 5:15 PM

Wasn’t there JUST a fire like, same spot?

BlueraccoonboyAug 16 at 5:17 PM

Yep. On June 8th. That fire only grew to 90 acres though.

charlotteUser1925800007Aug 16 at 9:00 PM

Something has to be figured out on how to stop all these fires that happen in CA

CCHighlandsUserAug 16 at 7:13 PM

Our evac order just lifted

westcovinaUser1752346021Aug 16 at 6:54 PM

Oops burn.

SeaaroidsAug 16 at 5:15 PM

Wasn’t there JUST a fire like, same spot?

BlueraccoonboyAug 16 at 5:17 PM

Yep. On June 8th. That fire only grew to 90 acres though.

charlotteUser1925800007Aug 16 at 9:00 PM

Something has to be figured out on how to stop all these fires that happen in CA

CCHighlandsUserAug 16 at 7:13 PM

Our evac order just lifted

westcovinaUser1752346021Aug 16 at 6:54 PM

Oops burn.

SeaaroidsAug 16 at 5:15 PM

Wasn’t there JUST a fire like, same spot?

BlueraccoonboyAug 16 at 5:17 PM

Yep. On June 8th. That fire only grew to 90 acres though.

charlotteUser1925800007Aug 16 at 9:00 PM

Something has to be figured out on how to stop all these fires that happen in CA

CCHighlandsUserAug 16 at 7:13 PM

Our evac order just lifted

westcovinaUser1752346021Aug 16 at 6:54 PM

Oops burn.

SeaaroidsAug 16 at 5:15 PM

Wasn’t there JUST a fire like, same spot?

BlueraccoonboyAug 16 at 5:17 PM

Yep. On June 8th. That fire only grew to 90 acres though.

charlotteUser1925800007Aug 16 at 9:00 PM

Something has to be figured out on how to stop all these fires that happen in CA

CCHighlandsUserAug 16 at 7:13 PM

Our evac order just lifted

westcovinaUser1752346021Aug 16 at 6:54 PM

Oops burn.

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