Vegetation Fire Near Camp Pendleton Destroys Outbuilding, Burns 5 Acres

A vegetation fire broke out near Camp Pendleton in Fallbrook, California, on Friday, January 10, 2025, prompting a swift response from Cal Fire San Diego. The fire was reported around 10:10 a.m. near Overland Trail and Mission Road, north of state Route 76 and west of Interstate 15.

Within 20 minutes, firefighters managed to halt the fire’s spread, but not before it destroyed one outbuilding and scorched approximately 5 acres. Cal Fire San Diego confirmed the details in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. It remains unclear whether any residents were evacuated during the initial response.

The fire was initially reported as a building fire at 2728 S. Mission Road but was later revised to a vegetation fire. Multiple fire engines were dispatched to the scene, and authorities advised the public to avoid the area while crews worked to contain the blaze.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.