Ramona Brush Fire Scorches 346 Acres, 5% Contained as Evacuations Hit 7 Zones
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Updated · ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV · Jul 23
Ramona Brush Fire Scorches 346 Acres, 5% Contained as Evacuations Hit 7 Zones
3 articles · Updated · ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV · Jul 23
Summary
Cal Fire said the Ramona brush fire had burned 346 acres by late Wednesday and reached 5% containment after activity slowed significantly.
The blaze started around 3 p.m. on the 300 block of Creelman Lane and is threatening structures in and around San Diego Country Estates.
Seven evacuation zones are under orders and six under warnings, with a temporary evacuation point at Ramona High School, large-animal sheltering at Ramona Rodeo, and an overnight Red Cross shelter at Olive Pierce Middle School.
San Vicente Road, Wildcat Canyon Road, Third Street and Old Julian Highway are closed, while a smoke advisory remains in effect for eastern San Diego County and nearby estates areas.