EVACUATIONS IN POSTA 3 FIRE AT CAMPO
Update Oct. 8, 2024 9:15 p.m. -- All evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted.
Update 10 p.m.: The following roads are closed: Old Highway 80 from Kitchen Creek Road to Crestwood Road, and tate Route 94 from La Posta Road to Old Highway 80. Families can drop off large animals at the San Diego County Animal Shelter located at 5821 Sweetwater Road in Bonita. For more information, call County Animal Services at 619-236-2341.
By Miriam Raftery
Photo by Casey Shoemaker
October 7, 2024 (Campo) -- Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect in the Campo area due to the #Posta3Fire, which has burned 350 acres. The fire began this afternoon in the 3100 block of La Posta Rd.at Old Highway 80 in Campo. View the evacuation map at Genasys Protect:
This fire has a rapid rate of spread. A temporary evacuation center is at Golden Acorn Casino.
Evacuation orders are in place for people who live in the red shaded area as shown on the map below. It means there’s an immediate threat to your life and you need to leave right now! It is critical to follow all directions from @SDSheriff, deputies, and @CHP_El_Cajon
Officers are in the area to ensure you, your family, pets and animals can evacuate safely.