Brush Fire in Fallbrook Forward Rate Stopped at 30 Acres, 10% Contained

• Size: 30 acres
• Containment: 10%
• Road Closures: Northbound Sandia Creek Dr. at Rock Mountain Rd.
• Evacuation Orders: None

Firefighters are in North County battling a brush fire that sparked in Fallbrook Sunday afternoon.

The fire sparked around 1:30 p.m. in the 39000 block of Sandia Creek Drive. By 5 p.m. the forward rate was stopped at 30 acres. Cal Fire said firefighters will remain at the scene building a containment line and mopping up hot spots.

San Diego Sheriff's have closed northbound Sandia Creek Drive at Rock Mountain Road for non-residents.

Cal Fire San Diego is assisting in the firefight.

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