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UPDATE: Forward progress stopped at ~12 acres, per incident command, reports Liam Winstead
UPDATE: Zone SDC-2217 has been split into two zones. Zone SDC-2217B remains under an Evacuation Order. Zone SDC-2217-A is now under an Evacuation Warning. A new Evacuation Warning has been issued for zone SDC-2218. The Evacuation Warning has been lifted for zone SDC-2098. For the zones' parameters download Watch Duty app.
UPDATE: the #AnitaFire is now 15-20 acres and designated evacuation point Regal Edwards Cinema on Jamacha Road in Rancho San Diego (El Cajon)
August 12, 2024 (Spring Valley) -- The #AnitaFire started on the west side of Millar Ranch Road but jumped, now well established on both sides, just north of Millar Anita Lane, resulting in immediate structures threatened and a requested Evacuation Order for Zone SDC-2217.
Initially started with 3 spots in medium to heavy fuels but a slow rate of spread, per Watch Duty app, which broke the story around 1:30 p.m.Sheriff's are advising those on the top of the hill of Wache Drive to shelter-in-place, per incident command per Liam Winstead with the fire at 3 acres and a potential for 20.
Zone SDC-2217 is under a Shelter-In-Place Order. Everyone in the impacted area needs to lock down and shelter-in-place. Go indoors immediately. Close and lock all doors and windows until given the "all clear" or told to evacuate.
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