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Update 2:50 p.m. --Forward spread has been stopped at 37 acres, Cal Fire reports. One outburning burned. The fire is 10% contained.
June 20, 2023 (San Diego's East County) -- An Evacuation Order has been issued northeast of the Manzanita and Los Posta Indian Reservations this afternoon due to the #Blackwood Fire, which has charred over 30 acres and threatens homes..
An Evacuation Order requires immediate movement out of the affected area due to an imminent threat to life, per the County Dept. of Emergency Service. Temporary Evacuation Points are located at the Golden Acorn Casino, 1800 Golden Acre Way, Campo.
The fire began near Blackwood Road and Old Mine Road, north of I-8. It is spreading at a moderate rate of speed. .
SDG&E's camera indicates the fire is burning close to the Campo Wind Farm.
Cal Fire is on scene. Air tankers and a helicopter have been dispatched.
An ECM reporter on scene reports that firefighting aircrafts "were dropping directly onto houses" to save residences from the flames.
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