06/17/2025 02:59 PM PDT

Monte Fire near Lakeside, Evacuation Orders Issued

Lakeside Fire Protection District and San Diego County Fire are at scene of a vegetation fire near El Monte Road in the community of Lakeside. The fire is currently 200 acres and is threatening structures. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has issued Evacuation Orders for nearby areas. For an interactive map with updated emergency evacuation information visit: OES Emergency Map

Temporary Evacuation Point is located at Walmart Supercenter, 13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon, CA 92021.

Large animals can be evacuated to the Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, 11055 Moreno Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040.

This is an Evacuation Order. An Evacuation Order requires immediate movement out of the affected area due to an imminent threat to life.

  • There is extreme danger in your area.
  • You must leave now.
  • Do not wait.
  • Contact your neighbors and share information.

Download the free Genasys Protect app on your mobile device to receive updates on evacuations in your area.

Follow @SDSheriff and @CALFIRESANDIEGO for updates.