UNINCORPORATED EL CAJON, Calif. (KGTV) — The Hawick Fire is burning in unincorporated El Cajon. The fire has burned 51 acres and is 10% contained according to Cal Fire.
WATCH: ABC 10News reporter Ava Kershner live at the scene of the Hawick Fire
Watch Duty first reported the fire just before 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon, saying it was burning at the base of an avocado grove.
They're reporting that the fire is 51 acres and that forward progress has stopped, according to incident command.
5 additional type 3 engines have been requested by incident command.
Cal Fire says that additional resources have been requested and that some have been switched off the Monte Fire to help with the Hawick Fire.
Multiple local agencies are assisting alongside San Diego Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service.
Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for the following areas:
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.
There is a temporary evacuation point at the Lakeside Walmart - Walmart Supercenter, 13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon, CA, 92021, USA.
This is a developing story, and this article will be updated.
