Biggie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:44 PM:I can see this one from my house and it looks like a biggie. Hope they can knock it down quickly cause the wind is pretty strong.

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:44 PM:Where is the Whiskey Range? Is that near Vandegriff?

Fire Risk wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:46 PM:Was the base firing weapons during the hot and dry Santa Ana winds? If so, they should be held liable for any damage that may be caused beyond their border, and for the use of outside resources.

Nelson wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:48 PM:It looks like it's about a mile in from the back gate. I could see the flames from Douglas Dr.

Red-flag fire ex wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:53 PM:One would hope that there wasn't some "planned burn" or weapons fire exercise going on with the current FIRE WEATHER!

News wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:55 PM:Keep us locals informed Biggie, because we don't get much coverage on SD news.

happy1 wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:00 PM:Whiskey Range is pretty much in the center of the base, off of Basilone. A lot of open area there. As for 'fire risk'... guess you could care less about Marines being prepared to defend you. Only train when the conditions are perfect, since we know conditions in Iraq are always pleasant, not windy, rainy and cool. Yah... if you know of a time since Camp Pendleton has been there that the Marines have caused widespread damage to their civilian neighbors, you let us know. I am sure they appreciate your quickness to blame.

George wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:03 PM:Fire plume can be seen from olive hill road and puerta de lomas, where I live. The plume recently has thinned out and the noise of small aircraft has been heard.

a little support wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:09 PM:Why so quick to condemn the Marines? Do you really have no faith that they do or don't take the weather or fire danger seriously? Everytime there is a fire on base, people are so quick to get upset. Do you not want these Marines to train? Sure, but not in your "backyard" right? Should have thought abou that when you moved here. How about a little support and faith that they are doing the right thing and "handling" it.

base info wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:10 PM:Whiskey Range is about the center of the base. Off of Basilone Road. Large open area.

Fire Chopper wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:10 PM:I work on Mainside about 2 miles from the back gate. The fire appears to be burning in the brush area behind Sierra Mesa housing. We have some people here who evacuated their apartments in on N River Rd. There have been about 6 helicopters dumping water on it for an hour so hopefully that is helping. The area is not very accessible for ground firefighters.

Osider wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:13 PM:I dont this the air tankers will be able to use the ocean on this one. The seas are too windy and choppy. Those air tankers really did wonders with the last fire and it was a sight to see with them touching down in the ocean but, the condition were very glassy with no wind at all. Different story today.

Nelson wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:15 PM:Just checked my gps. The evacuated area is right near the backgate and Vandergrift

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:19 PM:Thanks Happy1 for the info and for protecting our Nation!

katie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:19 PM:How far down vandergrift off base are they evacuating - wondering if I need to head home to get my dog....

I am 1 exit down from douglas - on castellano

do we know which way the wind is blowing?

news correct wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:20 PM:If the fire is at the Whiskey Impact area, that is not North River Road area

Skinny wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:21 PM:KOGO news radio just reported both of the Super Scoopers are on the fire - just reporting what I heard.

The two Canadian made planes were contracted by S.D. County from what I know.

No report of what started the fire.

Hope no one gets hurt.

ragtop wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:21 PM:has anyone heard of any road closures?

Tracy wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:22 PM:They are only evacuating Papagallo Rd. Right now. I am before Castellano and still in my house.

Spawn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:25 PM:They started evacuating Serra Mesa Housing at about 3pm, my sister and brother in law were evacuated about ten minutes after the fire was spotted. So they were quick to jump on it. She said that witin the first couple minutes that it looked bigger than the one the other day.

Katie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:25 PM:Thanks Tracy - keep us informed please i can not find any information and i work all the way in poway -

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:27 PM:I thought the above NCT report wasn't right. The fire looks too close. I thought it was near the backgate and so it seems that's the case. Is the wind still blowing east?

Jane wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:27 PM:The base was conducting ammo exercises this weekend and was scheduled to stop the training as of Sunday evening. Hope they did stop. Sorry if this offends but I would expect that they wouldn't be silly enough to conduct ammo testing during Santa Anas.

SleepingIndianOccupant wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:27 PM:I can't believe that there are people out there who are so willing to quickly blame the Marines for the fire. They, along with the rest of our armed forces, are the reason that we are able to live in a free country and allow us the freedom of speech to write on this blog. I live just off Sleeping Indian and can see a tall tower of smoke... no flames in sight, but after last years evactuation, this is too close for comfort. Any updates from those with better vision would be greatly appreciated.

Biggie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:28 PM:The wind is blowing from the northwest. The thick clouds of black smoke seem to be getting larger from my vantage point. I can see a number of air tankers and a chopper. But again, it looks to be getting bigger rather than smaller. There are houses at the top of the ridge that look down on the golf course that appear to be in jeopardy.

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:30 PM:There looks like there is a news update on the NCT's home page with evacuation info.

Katie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:30 PM:Thanks

ragtop wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:32 PM:Biggie,
Which golf course?

SIOccupant,
Is Sleeping Indian road still open?

Biggie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:32 PM:A second large plume of smoke has appeared north of where the main blaze appears to be, closer to the Sleeping Indian area. This has appeared in just the last 15 minutes.

Heather wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:33 PM:We live near the ocean by front gate and I already saw the super scoopers coming in - hurray!!

The Marines are to blame for everything wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:35 PM:I dont think anyone here went so far as to blame the Marine Base. It was simply suggested that if the dangerous conditions were ignored, then that would seem to be a negligent action. Is it too much to ask for a lull in certain types of training on the base when it would seem prudent to do so?

arbolitos-family wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:37 PM:does anybody know if arbolitos area is in jeopardy? my family lives over here next to CVS farmacy off of douglas, i can see the fire too. . and north river road is our next block. . anybody know if we are asked to evacuate? i heard the radio that only san luis rey camp pend housing is being evacuated. . ?

Tracy wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:37 PM:I have been told that the fire has jumped Vandergrift on base.

Another Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:38 PM:Hi Everyone,

My house is near Douglas and Vandergrift near the park. Is the fire that close?

Thanks for everyones support!

Leatherneck wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:38 PM:If the fire is on the base,then who started it? a vendor?And frankly who cares it just needs to be stopped before it contacts people.There has to be some water trucks on that base,fill-em and spill-em.HOOORahhh!

Jordan wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:41 PM:How dare you imply that shelling might start fires. Marines give us our freedom, and freedom must never include criticism of the military. Even if they burn down your house.

Jeez! Who is worse, people who jump to blame the marines when there isn't any evidence, or people who can't even stand to hear citizens question the wisdom of shelling during Santa Anna winds? Who hates freedom more? I think there is some middle ground between "I hate the military" and "I refuse to listen to any criticism of the marines."

Biggie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:43 PM:There are clearly two fires burning now, as evidenced by two columns of black smoke. The second one appears to be east of the first, closer to Sleeping Indian.

Ignore the trolls... wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:43 PM:obvious troll is obvious... Find a discussion, drop an inflammatory (sorry) remark, hijack thread...

Don't reply to trolls, stay on topic. This is important (and a little scary given the wind).

Wondering wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:45 PM:A new fire off in the distance. Anybody know anything about it? Where it is?

Skinny wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:46 PM:Just heard and saw both super scoopers fly west towards the ocean to replenish.

I was at the corner of Horne and Civic Center in Oceanside.

OCEANSIDE RESIDENT wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:46 PM:There are always fires in California sparked by strong santa ana winds, that is just what we have to deal with living in this beautiful state. Don't blame our service men for doing their job! I know it's easy to point fingers during a crisis but naming blame does not help the situation and keep us safe!

LUCKY wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:48 PM:Everyone needs to stop blaming the USMC... There are fires everywhere if you pay attention to the news. Yes, this is close to home, at your back door but just remember everyone has a job for a reason. Firefighter's job is to take care of this problem, USMC job is to protect your rights to be free. They must train day in and day out to protect you, and firefighter's are now doing their job to protect you. Everyone just needs to pray for the best from these fires and listen to authority at this current time. Thank you. Best Wishes to everyone this is affecting.

Kristie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:52 PM:The fire is right behind the houses across from the park @ douglas and vandegrift.

Arrowood wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:54 PM:My wife called me from home, we live in the Arrowood development south of the evacuation area. The smoke is pretty thick at the moment although she doesn't have any good information about whether the evacuation will expand.

Does anyone know more?

SCOTT wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:55 PM:I work in Oceanside and have been watching the Super Scoopers pulling water out of the ocean... They have been making the trip in less than 10 Mins round trip.

toni wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:56 PM:Last week when there was the other big fire, I'm not sure if anyone noticed, but there was another fire started that night. The second one though was started by people. They caught them and were able to put out that fire.

I hope they put it out soon. Last time the fire reached the palm trees on vandergrift.

Carrie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:57 PM:Any word about the second fire, just north of the first one?

madison wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:58 PM:Hope everyone is ok

Ax wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:00 PM:Got a phonecall from someone who was at Vandegrift and Douglas. Structures have been reached.

Blaming the marines? Believe it. Some people want to stand around and make half-brained accusations, pointing fingers while people are in danger. Because the marines obviously just moved into Camp Pendleton, and have no history or experience with this, "fire," that we call it.

Bill the Bear oside wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:03 PM:I think El Camino High school will an eavuation center.
Wish you all the best.

Dude wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:04 PM:Even if Camp P, was doing firing drills, they would never admit it come on folks...

I believe it is foolish on thier part. Arent' they more educated than that...putting peoples lefes at risk, houses, and AIR QUALITY...

Its like a Never Ending Story at Camp. P they are out of control...SHUT THEM DOWN!

karen wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:07 PM:does anybody know if the lamplighter mobile homes have been evacuated? This would be the mobile home park next door to the clinic, across the street from the fire station....

rickay wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:08 PM:You know today is a holiday so most military personal are off today. But i love how people want to live in a free country but blame military for little things like a fire..... we are there defending our base as im sure they take pleny precaution i live right next to a combat training zone in which my hubby works there and NO FIRING whatso ever went on there today.Support our Troops not blame them.

lynn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:13 PM:Can anyone tell me if this is related to the dark smoke I can see over the hills, west of the 15, between Cal Oaks Road and Clinton Keith?

MARINEMOM wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:17 PM:I HAVE A PREGNANT DAUGTHER IN THE THE MARINES IN OCEANSIDE. PLEASE PREY TO KEEP ALL SAFE. AND THE MARINES ROCK!!!!

Bee wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:17 PM:is that are close to Stepp Stables? Will the horses need to be evacuated? Does anybody have info on that?

Spawn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:18 PM:yes lynn, the fire is on the other side of deluz

selena wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:19 PM:I have a pregnant daugther in the Marines in Oceanside. Please prey to keep them all safe and by the way the Marines Rock!!!!!

Kristie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:19 PM:The fire is very close to homes across from the pask at douglas and vandegrift.

North River Road wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:20 PM:Does anyone have any information if any more evacuations in oceanside around north river road are being ordered?

Spawn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:21 PM:yes lynn, the fire is just on the other side of deluz

Tanya wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:21 PM:You said the homes at the top of the hill overlooking the golf course are in jeopardy, We have a home on spyglass hill, are they in jeopardy as well?

Marine Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:25 PM:I don't want anyone hurt, including my son who is there. It does offend to blame the Marines, or to bring question their actions.

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:32 PM:The news is covering this now with updates on evacuation areas. I'm watching channel 7/39 (San Diego). They are evacuating Papagallo and Alexandrine, the San Luis Rey Apartments (sorry, I don't know if that's the correct name-they said these were on base), and the Pilgrim Creek mobile homes.

SgtC wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:33 PM:My family and I live about ten minutes away from the "back gate". College/76, does anyone have any idea what the wind direction is?


thank you

DJ wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:37 PM:you guys, its okay unless you live near the camp back gate!!!

im glad i dont

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:37 PM:Please stop the bickering about the Marines. This isn't the forum for that. People need information about the fire and its location. For the "newbies" who weren't around during the fires last year this site was the only way anyone could get info. So please, keep the snide comments and finger pointing on your Myspace or AIM.

Staff writer Teri Figueroa wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:38 PM:The North County Times is trying to confirm exactly where the fire started. Having viewed a map of the area, it appears very unlikely, at first glance, that it was the Whiskey Impact area, which is in the center of the base.

Kristie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:43 PM:The wind is going toward the ocean I believe - if you are at the park at douglas and vandegrift the wind is taking the smoke oin the direction of the the public golf course.

Oside Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:45 PM:The wind looks like it's blowing west. I live in Jeffries Ranch (76 & Melrose) and it is still clear overhead.

I heard on the news that the police were at Sleeping Indian to block it off.

lynn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:48 PM:Thankyou Spawn. KNX is reporting that there is 2 fires on Pendleton. Anyone here this too? It is getting pretty smokey here on the west side of Murrieta/Wildomar near the foothills. Please be careful everyone.

OsideResident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:50 PM:Has the fire jumped vandergrift? one news station said it has but another said it hasn't. I have friends and family that live near Reynolds Elementary School on Douglas.

Julie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:52 PM:people shouldnt we all be thinking about the peoples whos homes maybe in danger rather then trying to say who's fault it may be.......thank heavens we have the marines.....to bad we have fires Julie

Staff writer Teri Figueroa wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:54 PM:Winds at Camp Pendleton are presently blowing from the northeast and are reaching gusts up to 25 mph. On Monday evening, winds are expected to reach 15 to 20 mph, and increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight, according to forecaster Noel Isla at the National Weather Service.

Humidity was at 8 percent during the day, and is forecast to reach 15 to 25 percent Monday evening.

Isla also said the "fairly strong" Santa Ana conditions are expected to last through Tuesday evening.

spawn wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:59 PM:the horses were reportedly released from the stable to run free being as the stable attandants only had trailers to move 50 of the 200 horses. They are requesting anyone that can help with trailers to call in and see where they can be helped.

fred wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:04 PM:Pendleton command needs to be responsible regarding fires, and if they aren't someone should be accountable. I support our military, but I'll still be unhappy if they accidentally bomb my house or burn it down. Just because they're in charge of defense of our country does not absolve their responsibility toward the fire safety of citizens and their homes. Two fires in one week during peak fires season is a concern that should be addressed.

SleepingIndianOccupant wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:11 PM:Views from Sleeping Indian, close to Burma... lots of smoke, but smoke is turning white, seems to be spreading out rather than going up in a tower. Last report I heard from NBCSanDiego.com streaming video was that winds had died down somewhat making it easier for aircraft to do their job. Winds also shifted to W/NW. This is too vivid of a reminder of last years evacuations...
Although off topic and non related, I wish that all who are speaking out against our military would evacuate to another country - preferably China, Korea or even Cuba, where they can get a taste of what it is like to NOT have our freedoms. I'm sure after a few months of being treated like a citizen of that country they would be begging to come back and ready to kiss the ground that our military march on, defend and protect! God bless all involved... firemen, evacuees, family, etc. God bless our armed forces!

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:11 PM:The North County Times is looking into reports that there are two fires. One fire is threatening homes in Oceanside near the southern end of the base, though no injuries or damaged structures have been reported. The other fire has been reported several miles away in the Whiskey Impact Area, a training range near the center of the base. We are working to get more information.

Proactive wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:13 PM:Perhaps being proactive would be a better solution than always being reactive. When a (potentially) man-made disaster happens, it would be wise to determine the source, and put a plan in force to minimize the potential for it to happen again. We should learn from our mistakes, not hide from them. And we should not blindly follow anyone. Even the Marines are human.

Scared For my Mom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:28 PM:Are there any updates? My mom refuses to evacuate our home

SleepingIndianOccupant wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:37 PM:New report from San Diego 6... 2nd fire broke out 2 mi N of first fire... reports state that if winds change Fallbrook residents near Sleeping Indian and Tumbleweed Lane need to be ready to evacuate...
I'm getting ready - just in case...

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:42 PM:Fire officials now say there is only one large fire on Camp Pendleton, but it may have spread wide enough that it appears to be two fires. The largest part of the fire is just north of the ridge of Sleeping Indian Road in Oceanside. So far the fire has not spread outside the base.

a Fallbrook resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:52 PM:John Buchanan, of North County Fire Protection District, was recently interviewed on the tv news and was on Sleeping Indian at a home. He said that fences were being taken down so fire trucks could get down in there and start defending that space for the residents. At the time of the interview, which was probably 1/2 hour ago, fire was 200 yards away from homes on Sleeping Indian. We have a call into friends on that road and have not heard back from them as of yet.

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:04 PM:Oceanside police spokeswoman Kim Rainwater said the two Oceanside neighborhoods asked to evacuate are Pilgrim Creek, which is generally north of Douglas Drive and West of Via Malaguena, and the Wilmont Ranch area, which is northeast of Vandegrift Boulevard near Alexandrine Court.
- Reported by staff writer Craig TenBroeck

Tom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:31 PM:Any update on whether the base will be open tomorrow?

school wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:34 PM:does anybody know if there would be school tomorrow?

Patrick Berg wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:43 PM:From our vantage point, we live on Little Gopher Canyon Rd just south of Old River Rd (N/E Vista / Bonsall area), it seems to be flaring up again in Fallbrook off Sleeping Indian area. Saw some black plumes of smoke.

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:47 PM:We have not been told of any school closures so far.

Staff writer Colleen Mensching suggests this phone number and Web site for information from the Camp Pendleton Web site:

"Camp Pendleton personnel looking for information on their work schedules for Tuesday should refer to the Base Web site, at www.pendleton.usmc.mil, or the Base Information Hotline at (760) 725-9045, for information. Please periodically refer back to the Information Hotline, at (760) 725-9045, for updates, or visit the Camp Pendleton Web site, at www.cpp.usmc.mil

Both resources will be updated as frequently as new information becomes available."

For more base fire information, visit http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/fire08.asp

Georgiana wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:51 PM:We live on Little Gopher Canyon/Old River Road area and can see the orange glow from the Sleeping Indian/Fallbrook fire. It seems to be getting bigger; we can see large black plumes of smoke and the area is growing. Please let us know if we are in danger. This area is about 5-6 miles from our residence.

Vista wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:57 PM:WE ARE SEEING NOW HUGE FLAMES OUT HERE IN VISTA. IS THERE ANOTHER FIRE IN FALLBROOK?

fire contained wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:00 PM:does anybody know if the fire is getting worse or better?

campenwife wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:03 PM:This is a holiday most training on base isnt happening at all, it wasnt started from training at all...

marinewife wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:11 PM:Do you all relise or know anything about the military ..one its a 96 for us all which to you civilians a federal holiday,that means when it is like that .Most marines do not train out in the feild or on the range it could of started from anything dont play the blame game,worry about your family and if ur in danger go to somewhere , that u can be safe..

a Fallbrook resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:18 PM:Fire is close to our friends' homes on Sleeping Indian in Fallbrook, within 100 yards in some places. I've been told that Strike teams are in place.

Vistans wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:27 PM:are you sure you're not just seeing a glow, not flames? I'm in Vista and what I see it a glow, but no flames

oceanside wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:31 PM:Does anyone have the number that we can get info about getting evacuated, or see what areas should evacuate???

Renie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:34 PM:I live in Fallbrook on Alta Vista Drive. I can see the flames of the fire on Sleeping Indian's head. The sheriff's department is calling this the "Sleeping Indian" fire. Thru binoculars I can see a single fire truck and two pilot cars attempting to catch the fire from the Fallbrook side.

a Fallbrook resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:34 PM:NBC News just scrolled that North County Fire Protection District has issued evacuation orders for Sleeping Indian, Camino Baja Cerro, Wilshire and HIdden Valley roads

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:46 PM:Staff writer Craig TenBroeck reports Oceanside school officials have announced Reynolds, Libby Lake and Del Rio elementary schools will be closed Tuesday. There was no information about other Oceanside schools.

Renie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:58 PM:To Phil Diehl: Have any homes been lost?

Nanday Ct Resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 10:32 PM:Any word on how the fire is doing in the Wilmont Ranch area?

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 13, 2008 11:07 PM:To Renie:

As of 10:45 p.m. Monday, fire officials said no homes have been lost.
The fire's spread seems to have slowed, but the red flag warning for hazardous weather remains in effect until Tuesday afternoon.

JADEE wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:25 AM:Any word on how the fire is doing in the Pilgrim Creek area. Did any home burn down.

Night news editor Phil Diehl wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:45 AM:Camp Pendleton Fire Department spokesman Bill Gick reported at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday that firefighters had the upper hand and the blaze was no longer spreading. No homes were burned and no one was injured, he said. A small portion of the brush fire spread outside the base and into Oceanside, but most of it remained on the Marine Corps base.

a wrote on Oct 14, 2008 2:24 AM:If there is an evacuation center at both El Camino High School and Oceanside High School, will school resume tommorow?

student wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:02 AM:I go to El Camino. Does anyone know whether we have school today or not because it's still an evac zone??

nanday ct resident wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:27 AM:I heard that the only evacuation zone now is pilgram estates is that true?

Staff writer Colleen Mensching wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:38 AM:Evacuation orders have been lifted for all city areas affected by Camp Pendleton's Juliet fire, Oceanside Police Sgt. Kelan Poorman said Monday morning.
Though the area is deemed safe for now, aircraft are still dropping water to make sure any hot spots are out, Poorman said.
Officials are still closely watching the area of Papagallo Drive and the rear of the Arrowwood development, he said.
"Residents need to be sure that if something does spark back up there, they must be ready at a moment's notice to evacuate the area again," Poorman said.
Camp Pendleton officials said evacuations on base are still in effect.
For more information about Camp Pendleton gate closures, evacuations and work schedules, visit the Web site http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/fire08.asp

Staff writer Colleen Mensching wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:52 AM:Sleeping Indian Road remains closed in Oceanside at North River Road and in Fallbrook at Olive and Verde, Oceanside Police Sgt. Kelan Poorman said.

Camp Pendleton’s Back Gate remains closed, he said.

Officers controlling traffic at Vandegrift Boulevard and Douglas Drive are allowing residents through the intersection, he said.

Staff writer Colleen Mensching wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:07 AM:OCEANSIDE ---- Evacuation orders have been lifted for most city areas affected by Camp Pendleton's Juliet fire, Oceanside Police Sgt. Kelan Poorman said Monday morning.

Some city streets remain under evacuation orders, Poorman said at 9:20 a.m.

Papagallo Drive, Toucanet Court, Alexandrine Court, Moluccan Court, Nanday Court, and Cockatoo Court remain under evacuation orders at the request of the fire officials, Poorman said.

Residents of other evacuated areas can return to their homes but should stay vigilant, he said.

"Residents need to be sure that if something does spark back up there, they must be ready at a moment's notice to evacuate the area again," Poorman said.

Camp Pendleton officials said evacuations on base are still in effect.

For more information about Camp Pendleton gate closures, evacuations and work schedules, visit the Web site http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/fire08.asp

Thank you wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:43 AM:... for this service. My cable was out last night and I was worried for my friends, living on base.
Stay safe.

Michelle wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:39 AM:Is there a new fire near the maingate? I'm in Oceanside and I see smoke.

Michelle wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:51 AM:Nevermind. I got the info on the new fire that shut down I-5 and the train service.

Osider wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:51 AM:Another fire on Pendleton, I-5 shut down both north and south according to san diego news ... please update "breaking news".

On Camp Pendleton wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:54 AM:There is a new fire buring in the 41 Area, Camp Los Flores. I have heard report through the base that I-5 is now closed. Los Flores is just south of the Los Pulgas gate.

... wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:57 AM:A new fire has just ignited on Los Pulgas Road. Interstate 5 is shut down in both directions near Camp Pendleton. this was on cbs8.com

On Camp Pendleton wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 PM:The Union Tribune has been reporting about the new fire on Camp Pendleton for about 45 minutes. Where are you at NCT?

power plant wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:03 PM:the new fire is at the rest stop the 5 is closed in both directinos

Alicia wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:01 PM:How contained is the fire that broke out in Rancho bernardo?

Staff writer Colleen Mensching wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:06 PM:Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of all city areas affected by Camp Pendleton's Juliet fire, according to Forest Service officials.

Interstate 5 is also back open, according to the California Highway Patrol Web site. A traffic alert remains in effect, the site said at 12:48 p.m.

The residents can go back home now, areas evacuated in the city won't reopen to the public at 10 p.m., said Mark Peebles, spokesman for the Forest Service Incident Management Team.

In addition, evacuees of Serra Mesa on Camp Pendleton may return to their homes, Peebles said.

San Luis Rey base housing is still closed, he said.

Peebles, who provided the update at 12:30 p.m., said the base's San Luis Rey gate is also closed, but the Fallbrook gate is open.

fire wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:39 PM:Hey all I understood that Daniel Perez was there.. DO you know anything about that?