A vegetation fire broke out near Sorrento Valley in San Diego on Sunday. 

Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:34:15 IST

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A vegetation fire is burning near the canyon between Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Carmel Mountain Road in San Diego , according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The fire was first reported at around 1:30pm on Sunday.

Roads shut down ad fire spreads

As per the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the San Diego Police have closed the following roads:

10800 Vista Sorrento Parkway

Sorrento Valley Boulevard

Jasmine Crest Lane

Evacuation Orders And Warnings Issued

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for Zones SDC-1443, SDC-1492, and SDC-1494 on the Genasys Evacuation Map.

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Zone SDC-1444.

A Temporary Evacuation Point has been set up at 4161 Eastgate Mall, at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park.

Residents can check the map here.

Fire size

According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, just before 3pm, the fire had grown to approximately 6 to 7 acres. Cal Fire San Diego is on the scene, using a fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to help battle the blaze.

The fire was later mapped at 71.1 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 24. However, per air attack, the fire is now estimated at 20 to 25 acres with a moderate rate of spread, as per Watch Duty.

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