Evacuations Warnings lifted for Lake fire

UPDATE: As of 3:30 all evacuations were lifted and the forward rate had been stopped.

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At 2:30 this afternoon, Monday, Oct. 21, the San Diego County Sheriff's Dept. issued an evacuation warning for the Circle Fire near Fallbrook. At that point, the vegetation fire in the area of the 5000 block of Lake Circle Road was at three to four acres. Twenty minutes later, the forward rate of spread had been stopped but the Evacuation Warning areas were expanded.

According to North County Fire, an Evacuation Warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.

- Residents in that area may be in danger soon

- They should leave now if they need extra time, or do not feel safe.

- Call emergency contacts now if they need help

- Contact neighbors and share information

- Vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, people with access or functional needs, and/or large animals should leave now.

More information will be posted when available.