#CoyoteFire

RESIDENTS ALLOWED TO GO HOME AFTER COYOTE FIRE

East County News Service

August 19, 2023 (Potrero) -- CAL FIRE and San Diego County Fire report the Coyote Fire has grown to 466 acres, with 55% containment in the Potrero area.

The Sheriff’s Department is reopening all roads and allowing residents to return home. Drive slowly and carefully and be mindful of firefighters and other emergency personnel working in the area.

The shelter at Mountain Empire High School at 3305 Buckman Springs Road in Pine Valley will close.

Residents are encouraged to fortify their homes in preparation for the incoming storm, Tropical Cyclone Hilary. Sandbags are available at the following locations.

People should call ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags. Some stations may have a limited supply.


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COYOTE FIRE BURNING AT DANGEROUS RATE IN POTRERO: EVACUATIONS ORDERED

Update August 18, 2023 -- The #Coyote Fire has burned 466 acres and is 43% contained. A firefighter injury is reported and two structures were destroyed.

Update 3:45 p.m. -- The fire is 100 acres and threatening homes near Round Potrero Rd. and  Horizon View. Round Potrero Road is closed between Yerba Santa Road to  Potrero Valley. The evacuation order area has broadened;view map: . temporary evacuation center has been set up in the parking lot of the Mountain Empire High School at 3305 Buckman Springs Rd. in Pine Valley. You can take your animals, including livestock, to the @SanDiegoCounty Animal Shelter at 5821 Sweetwater Road in Bonita

August 17, 2023 (Potrero) -- Cal Fire is at the scene of a vegetation fire on Coyote Holler Road near Ranch Road in Potrero.

The fire has burned at least five acres and has a dangerous rate of spread, per Cal Fire.

The Sheriff's vehicles now have a hi-low alarm sound.  If you hear it, evacuate immediately.


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