Brush fire burns near Fashion Valley Mall

California fires: Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego
A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego.
Brush fire burns near Fashion Valley Mall; evacuation orders lifted
A brush fire near Fashion Valley Mall raced up the hillside towards homes, damaging one building. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes reports on Jan. 21, 2025. A brush fire on a hillside across from Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley threatened structures on Tuesday and prompted evacuation orders.
Friars Fire near Fashion Valley burns 15+ acres, evacuations lifted
Fire crews will remain in the area through the evening to mop up any hot spots as evacuation orders were lifted at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Evacuations lifted as crews mop up fire near Fashion Valley mall
Brush fire reported shortly after noon along Friars Road west of SR-163. Homes to the north and west of the area were under evacuation orders or warnings
Brush fire threatening homes near Fashion Valley Mall knocked down
Fire crews are battling a brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon off of Friars Road near the Fashion Valley Mall.
Friars Fire | Update on fire burning near Fashion Valley in San Diego (Jan 21 1:15 p.m.)
Fire crews were called to a fire burning along Friars Rd. near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego on Tuesday afternoon just after 12 p.m.
Fashion Valley Mall: 'Friars' Brush Fire Spotted Near Mission Valley, Evacuations Ordered For Multiple Areas
Around midday, news of the Friars Fire broke out in the 7000 block of Friars Road, a heavily populated section of Mission Valley that includes part of Fashion Valley Mall, where Nordstrom is situated.
San Diego 'Friars Fire' fully contained after burning near Fashion Valley mall
RELATED COVERAGE: Firefighters are battling the Ted Williams Fire that broke out near Poway. The fire is currently two acres and is threatening structures, according to Cal Fire. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has issued Evacuation Warnings for nearby areas.
Brush fire in Mission Valley prompts evacuations
A fast-moving brush fire raced up a Mission Valley hillside Tuesday, charring 15 to 20 acres, prompting evacuations and forcing closures of traffic lanes but causing no reported structural damage or injuries.
Brush Fire Near 163 Freeway in Mission Valley Area Prompts Delays, Evacuations
The fire, which is near Friars Rd. and Avenida de las Tiendas, has forced a closure of a portion of Friars Rd. and is threatening structures.
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