CARLSBAD, Calif. (KGTV) — A brush fire is burning near the Carlsbad/San Marcos city line, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.
Evacuation orders and warnings has been issued for the areas shown on the map below:
An Evacuation Order requires immediate movement out of the affected area due to an imminent threat to life.
- There is extreme danger in your area.
- You must leave now.
- Do not wait.
- Contact your neighbors and share information
An Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.
- You may be in danger soon.
- Leave now if you need extra time or do not feel safe.
- Call your emergency contacts now if you need help.
- Contact your neighbors and share information.
A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Update: 5:25 p.m.
Cal Fire is reporting the fire is holding at 45 acres and is now 10% contained.
#ClaroFire [update] Fire crews are making good progress on the fire and forward rate of spread has been stopped. The fire is holding at approximately 45 acres and is now 10% contained.
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) June 13, 2025
Update: 5:22 p.m.
Per Watch Duty:
Evacuations have been lifted for Zones SDC-0848 & SDC-0850 from their previous warning status, per Genasys. For the zones’ parameters, see the Watch Duty Map or Genasys Protect.
Evacuations have been lifted for Zones SDC-0917 & SDC-0918 from their previous order status, per Genasys. Residents may repopulate. Emergency crews are still working in the area. Please use caution. For the zones' parameters, see Genasys Protect or the Watch Duty map.
All road closures have been lifted, per Genasys and law enforcement radio traffic.
Update: 4:58 p.m.
Watch Duty is reporting that forward progress of the fire has stopped at 45 acres. 2 additional hand crews have been requested, and 2 air tankers have been released by air attack.
Update: 4:55 p.m.
Watch Duty is reporting road closures are being established on eastbound San Elijo Road at Rancho Santa Fe Road, westbound San Elijo Road at the old dump (1601 San Elijo Road), and southbound at San Elijo Road & Melrose Drive, per law enforcement radio traffic.
Previous reporting:
Police are asking people to avoid the area near the 7500 block of Camino Minero.
WatchDuty is reporting the Claro fire is now 45 acres, burning in light to moderate fuels with the potential to burn 100 acres.
They are also reporting that multiple engines, as well as air tankers and a helicopter, have been called in to help fight the fire.
San Marcos Fire, Carlsbad Fire, Cal Fire San Diego, and Encinitas Fire are on scene assisting the City of Carlsbad with the fire. Carlsbad PD is assisting with evacuations.
This is a developing story, ABC 10News has a reporter and photojournalist on the way to learn more, and this article will be updated.
