EVACUATIONS ORDERED IN SPRING VALLEY DUE TO FIRE

Update 3:35 p.m.: Evacuation orders have been lifted.

June 7, 2024 -- Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Spring Valley due to a structure fire that spread into brush.  The evacuations are ordered for the area that is:

North of Omega St., Jamacha Blvd. and Ivanho St.

South of Citrus Tree Lane

East of Galopago St., Lemon Ave., and Maya St.

West of Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

San Miguel Fire Department officials told ABC 10News that a structure fire first erupted in the 9800 block of Ivanho Street. Strong winds then blew embers towards a field about a half-mile away and ignited the brush fire.More homes are immediately threatened. Residents are urged to leave now due to an immediate threat to life. The area is closed to public access.

The brush fire is burning in the vicinity of Arapaho St.and Galapago St. in Spring Valley. Gusty winds have blown embers a half mile, NBC reports.

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