Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego

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 San Diego mall forces evacuations as California's wildfire nightmare continues
In San Diego County, the Friars Fire erupted on Tuesday near a shopping mall, prompting immediate evacuation orders as the flames quickly spread.
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.
San Diego fire crews battle Friars Fire swiftly
Fire crews swiftly battled a 15-20 acre fire along Friars Rd. near Fashion Valley Mall Tuesday afternoon.
San Diego Fires: Updates on Fashion Valley Mall Brushfire & More
Less than two weeks after the Los Angeles County fires wreaked havoc, San Diego County was met with multiple brushfires.
Map: Where fires are burning in San Diego County
Here are fires that started in San Diego this week: A brush fire was burning close to homes in La Jolla on Thursday afternoon and quickly prompted evacuations, which have since been lifted. The Gilman Fire sparked around 2:30 p.m. near Gilman Drive and Via Alicante, not far from Interstate 5 and UC San Diego's campus.
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.
Fashion Valley Mall: 'Friars' Brush Fire Spotted Near Mission Valley, Evacuations Ordered For Multiple Areas
Around midday, news of the Friars Fire broke out in the 7000 block of Friars Road, a heavily populated section of Mission Valley that includes part of Fashion Valley Mall, where Nordstrom is situated.
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With the looming danger of Santa Ana winds and red flag warnings in San Diego County, a battalion chief explains some of the strategies firefighters use to help get flames under control.
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 erupts near Fashion Valley Mall
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A Red Flag Warning remained active for inland and mountain communities through Friday morning, which means it could be another busy day for local fire crews.