LAKESIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — The forward spread of a fire that destroyed multiple homes and injured one person in Lakeside Monday afternoon has been stopped.
According to Cal Fire, the blaze began just before 3 p.m. near Interstate 8 and Los Coches Road.
The fire burned just over 5 acres. A total of six homes were destroyed in the blaze, while a seventh was damaged. The fire was 5% contained as of 4:30 p.m. Click here to see where evacuations have been issued.
A temporary evacuation site has been set up at Viejas Casino. Authorities said two people were injured and taken to the hospital. One of the individuals had burn injuries, while the other was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
#CochesFire A brush fire is burning near Highway 8 Business and Los Coches Road in Lakeside. An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded areas in red shown in the maps below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave immediately. If you feel you are in… pic.twitter.com/QpxDOgV7L0
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 8, 2025
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