Friars fire near San Diego mall forces evacuations

California fires: Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego
A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego.
Friars Fire near Fashion Valley burns 15+ acres, evacuations lifted
Fire crews will remain in the area through the evening to mop up any hot spots as evacuation orders were lifted at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
San Diego 'Friars Fire' fully contained after burning near Fashion Valley mall
RELATED COVERAGE: Firefighters are battling the Ted Williams Fire that broke out near Poway. The fire is currently two acres and is threatening structures, according to Cal Fire. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has issued Evacuation Warnings for nearby areas.
Brush fire burns near Fashion Valley Mall; evacuation orders lifted
A brush fire near Fashion Valley Mall raced up the hillside towards homes, damaging one building. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes reports on Jan. 21, 2025. A brush fire on a hillside across from Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley threatened structures on Tuesday and prompted evacuation orders.
Breaking: Friars Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 21
Initial location: Friars Road and Via De La Moda, San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12:32 p.m. in San Diego County. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown. Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Crews stop forward progress of brush fire near Fashion Valley mall
A vegetation fire ignited in the area of Friars Road in Mission Valley Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuations nearby.
Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire Near San Diego Mall
A brush fire broke out on a hillside across from the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, California, on Tuesday.By Tuesday afternoon, officials said the fire, dubbed the Friars Fire, had grown to three acres.
Evacuations lifted as crews mop up fire near Fashion Valley mall
All evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday afternoon as crews continued to mop up a blaze that burned 15 to 20 acres across the street from Fashion Valley mall. The blaze burned along the hillsides north of Friars Road west of state Route 163,
Brush Fire Threatens Homes, Mall in San Diego
A brush fire broke out on a hillside near the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, California, on Tuesday, January 21, prompting evacuation orders in the Mission Valley area. By Tuesday afternoon, officials said the blaze,

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