Fast-Moving Brush Fire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations In San Diego's Sorrento Valley

SAN DIEGO, CA — A fast-moving brush fire threatened homes and prompted evacuation orders and warnings Monday morning in San Diego.

The blaze, dubbed the Sorrento Fire, was reported at 9:20 a.m. near Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Vista Sorrento Parkway in the Sorrento Valley neighborhood, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. As of 10:22 a.m., the fire had burned about 40 acres and was moving east at a rapid rate of spread.

As of 11:19 a.m., the fire had spread to 65 acres.

The San Diego Police Department issued evacuation orders for residents in the 10500 block of Sand Crab Place and the 10500 block of Corte Jardin Del Mar. Residents in the 5000 block of Sea Mist Lane were under evacuation warnings.

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and surrounding homes were later placed under expanded evacuation orders and warnings.

"This is an evolving incident with rapidly changing conditions," police said on X.

Evacuation orders were issued for residents in zones SDC-1492-B, SDC-1444-B, SDC-1494, SDC-1444-A and SDC-1443. Evacuation warnings were issued for zones SDC-1492-A, SDC-1442, SDC-1399, SDC-1401, SDC-1446, SDC-1445, SDC-1497, SDC-1496 and SDC-1493.

"A mandatory evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life," police said. "An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and property. Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice."

A temporary evacuation point was established at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park at the intersection of Eastage Mall and Regent Road.

"Please follow evacuations warnings and orders," fire officials said on X.

Sorrento Valley Boulevard was closed between Vista Sorrento Parkway and Camino Santa Fe.

Several fire departments were helping the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department battle the blaze.

Smoke was visible in nearby communities. The city of Poway issued a smoke advisory.

"Smoke may be visible to the west and air quality may start to be impacted," officials said. "Residents are encouraged to keep windows closed and sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity."

The cause of the fire was under investigation.