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CSU San Marcos and some surrounding areas under evacuation

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SAN MARCOS (KGTV) - Evacuations have been ordered in a growing vegetation fire in San Marcos.

California State University San Marcos is under evacuation alongside neighborhoods to the East of the campus.

Evacuation zones go from E Barham drive to Ronald Packard Parkway to South Twin Oaks Valley Road. An Evacuation warning has been issued for people who live between La Moree Road, Highway 78 and South to Hill Valley Road.

Updated evacuation zones can be seen here. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Mission Hills High School, per San Diego Sheriff's office.

San Marcos Fire Department says that forward progress has been stopped at the moment. The fire is 1.93 acres large, and they say no structures are currently threatened. 30 engines are on scene with air support also battling the flames.

CAL Fire is assisting with ground and air support.

Smoky conditions have been reported as far as Escondido.