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Santee Brush Fire Forces Mall Evacuation
30 Mar
Summary
- A brush fire ignited in a Santee riverbed Sunday evening.
- Customers evacuated from nearby shopping center stores.
- Night-flying helicopter deployed to combat the blaze.
A brush fire broke out in a Santee riverbed on Sunday evening, leading to the evacuation of customers from a nearby shopping center. Sheriff's deputies assisted in evacuating individuals from Walmart and Michaels stores located on Town Center Parkway.
As of 7 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was contained and not posing a threat to any residential areas, with no residents being evacuated. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department responded swiftly, dispatching Copter 3 and two engines to assist in controlling the blaze. Copter 3 is equipped for nighttime firefighting operations, providing crucial support during the evening hours.
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