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California Fires Rage: SR 76 & I-15 Road Closures
3 May
Summary
- Multiple fires erupted near Fallbrook, California.
- Fires caused closures on State Route 76 and I-15.
- Authorities urge residents to avoid the affected area.
Multiple brush fires ignited near Fallbrook, California, on 2026-05-03T06:22:23+00:00, significantly impacting local transportation routes. Authorities reported four fires burning along State Route 76 and an additional five fires near the northbound Interstate 15 freeway, prompting immediate calls for residents to avoid the area.
Firefighting aircraft are actively engaged in combating the blazes. CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire confirmed their presence and collaboration with cooperators on the fires near I-15 and Highway 76. Additionally, Eastbound State Route 76 has been closed between S Mission Road and Old Highway 395 due to a brush fire, according to Caltrans.
The precise cause of these fires is currently undetermined. The incident map shows activity shifting north to Sterling View Road, where air tankers have been observed dropping fire retardant. Further firefighting resources are deployed along northbound I-15, addressing fires both north and south of the main incident location.
