A wildfire is burning in Lakeside near Aurora Drive and Interstate 8 Business. More than 1,300 homes and business have received phone calls to evacuate to a safe location. Crews are currently working to put out the fire.
You can follow the Sheriff's Department on Facebook, Twitter and Nixle for the latest updates on fires burning in our jurisdiction.
To receive text or e-mail alerts from Nixle, text your zip code to "888777." Standard text messaging rates will apply.
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1. For any non-emergency issues, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
For additional information on the fires, call 2-1-1 or visit the San Diego County Emergency Site at: www.sdcountyemergency.com.
You can also sign up your cell phone to get emergency alerts. To register, just go to www.readysandiego.org and click on the "Alert San Diego" icon.
