SAN DIEGO — Fire crews battled a brush fire that burned in San Diego between State Route 163 and Interstate 15 on Saturday. The fire sent plumes of smoke into the air that could be seen miles away. Emergency crews named it the Bivouac Fire.
The fire was initially reported around 4 p.m. and grew to 3.5 acres, but crews swiftly got the flames under control and stopped the forward progress by 4:30 p.m.
Tips: Preparing for a Wildfire Evacuation
CalFire has built a list of things to have ready in case you and your family are evacuated during any wildfire or disaster.
Ensure your wildfire ‘Go Bag’ includes:
- A 3-day supply of non-perishable food & 3 gallons of water per person
- A map with at least 2 evacuation routes
- Necessary prescriptions or medications
- A change of clothes & extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
- Extra car keys, credit cards, cash, or traveler’s checks
- A first aid kit & sanitation supplies
- A flashlight & battery-powered radio with extra batteries
- Copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, etc.)
- Pet food & water
Always have sturdy shoes and a flashlight near your bed, ready for sudden night evacuations.…