Chariot Fire Jumps Sunrise Highway at Mount Laguna Campground
The brush fire burning near Mount Laguna that has been threatening more than 100 structures has jumped Sunrise Highway Cal Fire confirmed.
Officials have announced mandatory evacuations for residents from Laguna Mountain Lodge south to Interstate 8.
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As of 6:45 p.m. Monday, the "Chariot Fire" had burned 4,700 acres and was 15 percent surrounded. Eight buildings have been damaged or destroyed, according to Cal Fire. Check Cal Fire incident page
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While not wanting to excite residents, Mohler told NBC 7 the next areas of concern would be communities near Julian, Cuyamaca and Alpine. He said that even though there is plenty of acreage between the fire and those communities, they will be bringing in additional resources to protect residents from the fire.
Mohler said the weather is definitely a factor in the changing direction of the fire. NBC 7 Meteorologist Jodi Kodesh said current temperature averages 93-degrees, 14-percent humidity, and 13 mph wind.
He told NBC 7 the large smoke column looks like it is capping at 10000 ft. and holds the possibility of causing thunderstorm.
Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Chariot-Julian-Mount-Laguna-Cal-Fire-214592641.html