WHEN:

Effective Immediately

WHAT:

• A reduction of some Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Warnings in the area of the Valley Fire
• Proof of residency will be required for entry into the affected areas
• The Cleveland National Forest will remain under an Emergency Forest Closure Order, as described in Regional Order No. 20-07, to protect natural resources and provide for the safety of the public and firefighters. This closure will stay in place until conditions improve and we are confident that National Forest visitors can recreate safely.

WHERE:

• Corte Madera Ranch
• Barrett Dam
• All areas accessible from Lawson Valley Rd to the east, with the exception of Forest Park Rd
• North side of Japatul Rd between Sycuan Truck Trail and Hidden Glen Rd

ALL OTHER EVACUATION ORDERS REMAIN IN EFFECT

NOTES:

An Evacuation Warning is issued when the threat is plausible for fire activity to increase and your residence may be in the affected area.

Be aware there may be traffic flow interruptions due to fire crews and utility workers still operating in the area.

Residents in the areas impacted by the Valley Fire can call 2-1-1 for non-emergency fire information such as evacuation order, shelters and road closures.

For additional information on returning home after a wildfire, please visit http://bit.ly/ReturnAfterWildfire

For additional information on this Order, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/alert-notices#orders

For the latest emergency updates in English and Spanish, visit www.sdcountyemergency.com, and download the SD Emergency app 

The fire was impacted by the strong offshore wind event later than forecasted this morning. Due to the fire retardant that was laid down yesterday, and the strong air support again today, resources were successful in keeping the fire from getting established and pushing into more populated areas to the west. Dry conditions will continue with a gradual warming trend through the weekend.

EVACUATION ORDERS:

Lawson Valley • Japatul Valley • Lyons Valley • Carveacre

EVACUATION WARNINGS:

Pine Valley • Descanso • Alpine • Viejas • Dulzura • Barrett Junction • Potrero

ROAD CLOSURES:

Japatul Rd & Lyons Valley Rd /Japatul Rd • Wisecarver Lane @ Wisecarver Truck Trail • Japatul Rd north of Hidden Glen Rd • Loveland Reservoir Place @ Japatul Rd • Japatul Rd @ Japatul Spur Rd • West Boundary Truck Trail @ Hidden Glen Rd

Please call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for evacuation information at (858) 565-5200

The Temporary Evacuation Point at Joan MacQueen Middle School has closed due to limited capacity and potential sheltering needs. The updated locations are:
 • El Capitan High School, 10410 Ashwood St, Lakeside, CA 92040
 • Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91978

If you need emergency assistance in evacuating, please call 9-1-1. Residents in the areas impacted by the Valley Fire can call 2-1-1 for non-emergency fire information such as evacuation orders, shelters and road closures.

Strong offshore winds did not materialize over the fire overnight which kept humidity readings high. Gusty winds moderately increased fire activity within current fire lines. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM this evening, 09/09/2020. Possibilities of strong offshore winds will continue to pose the potential for extreme fire behavior and critical / dangerous rates of spread. A warming and drying trend will replace the offshore winds today.

EVACUATION ORDERS:
Lawson Valley • Japatul Valley • Corte Madera Ranch • Lyons Valley • Carveacre  • WiseCarver

EVACUATION WARNINGS:
Pine Valley • Descanso

ROAD CLOSURES:
Japatul Rd & Lyons Valley Rd/Japatul Rd. • Japatul Rd @ Tavern Rd/Dehesa Rd • Lyons Valley Rd & Honey Springs Rd • Wisecarver Lane @ Wisecarver Truck Trail • Skyline Truck Trail & Lawson Valley • Japatul Rd at Via Asoleado (also at Sequan Truck Trail) • Corral Canyon at Buckman Springs (Buckman Springs is open) •   High Glen Rd •  Hidden Glen Rd

Please call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for evacuation information at (858) 565-5200

Effective immediately, the Temporary Evacuation Point at Joan MacQueen Middle School has closed due to limited capacity and potential sheltering needs.  The updated locations are:

  • El Capitan High School, 10410 Ashwood St, Lakeside, CA  92040
  • Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA  91978

If you need emergency assistance in evacuating, please call 9-1-1. Residents in the areas impacted by the Valley Fire can call 2-1-1 for non-emergency fire information such as evacuation orders, shelters and road closures.

We are currently in a Unified Command with U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE, San Diego County Fire and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Higher humidities from the marine layer which pushed interior last night helped lessen fire activity throughout the day.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8:00 PM, Wednesday evening, 09/09/2020. Strong offshore winds pose the potential for extreme fire behavior and critical / dangerous rates of spread. The peak of the wind event is predicted to occur between 11:00 PM Tuesday night and 3:00 AM Wednesday morning. The strong offshore winds will be replaced by a warming and drying trend.

EVACUATION ORDERS:
Lawson Valley • Japatul Valley • Corte Madera Ranch • Lyons Valley • Carveacre  • WiseCarver

EVACUATION WARNINGS:
Pine Valley • Descanso • Alpine • Viejas • Dulzura • Barrett Junction • Potrero

ROAD CLOSURES:
Japatul Rd. & Lyons Valley Rd./Japatul Rd. • Japatul Rd @ Tavern Rd/Dehesa Rd • Lyons Valley Rd & Honey Springs Rd • Wisecarver Lane @ Wisecarver Truck Trail • Skyline Truck Trail & Lawson Valley • Japatul Rd at Via Asoleado (also at Sequan Truck Trail) • Corral Canyon at Buckman Springs (Buckman Springs is open) •   High Glen Rd •  Hidden Glen Rd

Please call the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for evacuation information at (858) 565-5200

Effective immediately, the Temporary Evacuation Point at Joan MacQueen Middle School has closed due to limited capacity and potential sheltering needs.  The updated locations are:

  • El Capitan High School, 10410 Ashwood St, Lakeside, CA  92040
  • Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA  91978

If you need emergency assistance in evacuating, please call 9-1-1. Residents in the areas impacted by the Valley Fire can call 2-1-1 for non-emergency fire information such as evacuation orders, shelters and road closures.

We are currently in a Unified Command with U.S. Forest Service, CAL FIRE,
San Diego County Fire and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

EVACUATION WARNINGS:

Pine Valley • Descanso • Alpine • Viejas • Dulzura • Barrett Junction • Potrero

EVACUATION ORDERS:

Lawson Valley • Japatul Valley • Lyons Valley • Carveacre

ROAD CLOSURES:

Japatul Rd & Lyons Valley Rd /Japatul Rd • Wisecarver Lane @ Wisecarver Truck Trail • Japatul Rd north of Hidden Glen Rd • Loveland Reservoir Place @ Japatul Rd • Japatul Rd @ Japatul Spur Rd • West Boundary Truck Trail @ Hidden Glen Rd

Although the marine layer was quite thick this morning, hot, dry weather with limited recovery overnight continues to make conditions difficult for firefighters and the public. Additional evacuations were put in place yesterday to the east of the fire. Anticipated Red Flag Warning event starting late this afternoon  for a strong offshore wind poses the potential for extreme fire behavior and critical / dangerous rates of spread.

EVACUATION ORDERS: As of 09/07/20: Barrett Lake Dam • Corte Madera Ranch south of Pine Valley •  Corral Canyon •  Los Pinos.  As of 09/06/20: Areas west of the intersection of Japatul and Lyons Valley Rd. • Lyons Valley Rd. • Areas out to Morena Reservoir.  As of 09/05/20: Carveacre.

EVACUATION WARNINGS: Lake Morena • Dulzura • Dog Patch • Portrero • Campo • Honey Springs • Barrett Junction • Deerhorn Valley • Corte Madera • Pine Valley • Area from Lyons/Japatul Road to Highway 8.

ROAD CLOSURES: As of 09/06/20: Japatul Rd. & Lyons Valley Rd./Japatul Rd. • Japatul Rd @ Tavern Rd/Dehesa Rd • Lyons Valley Rd & Honey Springs Rd • Wisecarver Lane @ Wisecarver Truck Trail • Skyline Truck Trail & Lawson Valley • Japatul Rd at Via Asoleado (also at Sequan Truck Trail) • Corral Canyon at Buckman Springs (Buckman Springs is open) •   High Glen Rd •  Hidden Glen Rd

Please call the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for evacuation information at (858) 565-5200.

Temporary evacuation points have been set up at the following locations: • Steele Canyon High School, 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley  • Joan MacQueen Middle School, 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine

SAN DIEGO, Calif.­— Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to provide for public safety and reduce the potential for human caused fire starts. They will go into effect at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday, September 7, 2020, and will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change.

 

1.  Closure of the following National Forests: Stanislaus National Forest, Sierra National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, Inyo National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Angeles National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, and Cleveland National Forest.

2.  Prohibition of the use of any ignition source on all National Forest System lands (campfires, gas stoves, etc.) throughout California.

3.  Closure of all developed campgrounds and day-use sites on National Forests in California.

 

“The wildfire situation throughout California is dangerous and must be taken seriously. Existing fires are displaying extreme fire behavior, new fire starts are likely, weather conditions are worsening, and we simply do not have enough resources to fully fight and contain every fire,” said Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. “We are bringing every resource to bear nationally and internationally to fight these fires, but until conditions improve, and we are confident that National Forest visitors can recreate safely, the priority is always to protect the public and our firefighters. With these extreme conditions, these temporary actions will help us do both.”

 

An example of extreme fire behavior is the Creek Fire on the Sierra National Forest which began on Friday Sep. 4th and grew rapidly on Saturday, Sep. 5th. The fire made a 15-mile run in a single day and burned 36,000 acres, prompting evacuations and life saving measures. The California National Guard evacuated at least 200 people from Wagner Mammoth Pool Campground and assessed them for medical needs.

 

The Forest Service thanks our partners and the public for their cooperation and understanding of this monumental fire threat. It is critical that all Californians and national forest visitors follow these important closures and restrictions for their own safety and the safety of our firefighters.

 

The Forest Service manages 18 National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region, which encompasses over 20 million acres across California, and assists forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. National forests supply 50 percent of the water in California and form the watershed of most major aqueducts and more than 2,400 reservoirs throughout the state. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/R5.