Full Notification

Firefighters are making great progress in the Pointe Fire near the 2900 block of Pointe Parkway in Spring Valley. Limited evacuation notices are NOW LIFTED. If you evacuated, you may now return home. Please slow down for firefighters still working in the area.

San Diego County is under a Red Flag Warning through Thursday. Red Flag means weather conditions are ripe for a wildfire. You can help prevent wildfires.

What can you do?
*Be vigilant - if you smell smoke or see a fire, call 9-1-1
*Do not burn trash
*Do not throw cigarette butts onto the ground or out of moving cars.
*Avoid using outdoor cooking equipment or grills during these times.
*Avoid using a lawn mower or weed whacker for now; both equipment can cause sparks which will start fires.
*Keep cars parked on driving surfaces and do not drive through tall grass. Catalytic converters are known for sparking fires on the grass below.
*Pulling a trailer? Make sure your chains are not touching the ground.

Prepare for wildfires with CAL FIRE's Ready, Set, Go campaign http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Prepare-For-Wildfire/.

You can sign up to receive AlertSanDiego messages at www.sdcountyemergency.com.

To receive text or e-mail alerts from Nixle, text your zip code to "888777." Standard text messaging rates will apply.

Stay safe San Diego.


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ORIGINAL MESSAGE
This is the San Diego County Sheriff's Department with an emergency message and evacuation information on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

A small brush fire is burning in a canyon area near the 2900 block of Pointe Parkway in Spring Valley.

There is concern this fire may spread to homes, so residents along Ledgeside Street between South Barcelona Street and Ledgeview Avenue are being advised to evacuate. People living near California Waters Drive and Pleasant Waters Court are also advised to evacuate.

A temporary evacuation site has been set up at Monte Vista High School located at 3230 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard.

Please avoid the area near the brush fire.

You can follow the Sheriff's Department on Twitter and Nixle for the latest updates.

To receive text or e-mail alerts from Nixle, text your zip code to "888777." Standard text messaging rates will apply.

For any non-emergency issues, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200. For additional information on the fire, call 2-1-1. You can sign up to receive AlertSanDiego messages at www.sdcountyemergency.com.