BONSALL, Calif. (CNS) - A wildfire blackened swaths of brushy terrain near the eastern reaches of Camp Pendleton Monday, forcing evacuations as ground and airborne crews worked to quell the flames.
The blaze erupted for unknown reasons shortly before 3 p.m. off La Canada Road and state Route 76, west of Interstate 15 in Bonsall, according to Cal Fire.
The flames were soon threatening homes, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation order for neighborhoods north of state Route 76, east of South Mission Road and south of Via Monserate. A temporary shelter for evacuees was in operation at Riverview Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane.
As of 4:30 p.m., ground crews and personnel aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters had the spread of the blaze halted at about 21 acres, Cal Fire advised.
No structural damage or injuries were reported.
By shortly before 6 p.m., crews had roughly 10% of the burn area surrounded by firebreaks, according to the state agency.
Just before 11 p.m., Cal Fire officials said the fire was 100% contained.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office announced at 7:36 p.m. it had lifted all evacuation orders due to improved containment and all roads that were closed due to the fire have been reopened to traffic.
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