UPDATE (Tuesday, 5 a.m.): The Coches Fire in Lakeside was 100% contained as of early Tuesday morning, with evacuation orders associated with the blaze lifted.
Authorities said the fire, which charred about 5.3 acres, burned down six homes. Two people suffered injuries in the fire.
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 75 percent contained as of 9 p.m., and evacuations were lifted in the area late Monday night.
“It can turn just like that. It’s not a matter of if it’s going to happen, it’s a matter of when it’s going to happen in this county," said Fire Captain Mike Cornette.
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.
“My heart feels for them. I understand it. Fires in the past — I did live in the Ramona community, and I did lose part of my house in the Cedar Fire and the Witch Fire. Both fires went right over my house. So I do understand what they’re going through and I do feel for them," Jeremy Marshal, Fire Marshal with the Lakeside Fire Protection District, said.
Davis added he heard several explosions. Video from Sky 10 showed the violent explosions just before thick, black smoke billowed into the air.
Cornette said the explosions were likely caused by a propane tank or spray can catching fire.
At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown.
#CochesFire [Update 9/8/25 9 pm] the fire remains 5.3 acres, and is now 75% contained. Management of the fire has been transferred to @LakesideFire. We would like to thank all of our cooperating agencies who collaborated on this fire today, it is truly a team effort. pic.twitter.com/JtB1A6NZD3
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) September 9, 2025
