Tusil Fire Burns 550 Acres Near Campo Reservation, Evacuations Ordered
CAMPO, Calif. — Fire crews are working to contain the Tusil Fire, a brush fire burning near the 37000 block of Tusil Road on the Campo Reservation.
As of 7:28 PM Tuesday, the fire has burned approximately 1000 acres and is 10% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Fire officials said the fire had spotted across Interstate 8, creating additional challenges for containment efforts.
Structures in the area remain threatened as firefighters continue attacking the fire from the ground and air. CAL FIRE said residents should evacuate immediately if directed or if they feel unsafe.
Interstate 8 closures remain in place near the fire. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect major delays and use alternate routes if possible.
Evacuation orders have been issued for zones SDC-2033, SDC-2169, SDC-2170, SDC-2171, SDC-2172, SDC-2173, SDC-2240, SDC-2325 and SDC-2326. An evacuation warning has also been issued for zone SDC-2324, according to CAL FIRE.
A temporary evacuation point has been established at Golden Acorn Casino, located at 1880 Golden Acorn Way in Campo.
The fire was first reported Tuesday afternoon at about 10 acres with an immediate structure threat. It quickly grew throughout the afternoon, reaching 100 acres, then 350 acres, before reaching 550 acres by the evening. CAL FIRE said firefighting aircraft and ground crews remain assigned to the incident.
Tusil Fire Timeline
This timeline tracks reported updates connected to the Tusil Fire burning near the 37000 block of Tusil Road on the Campo Reservation, including acreage growth, evacuations, containment updates and Interstate 8 closures.
Fire Reaches 1,000 Acres
CAL FIRE reported the Tusil Fire had grown to approximately 1,000 acres and remained 10% contained. Officials said firefighters were making good progress and working hard to stop the forward rate of spread. Air resources continued conducting water drops on the fire.
Fire Spots Across Interstate 8
The Tusil Fire grew to approximately 550 acres and remained 10% contained. CAL FIRE reported the fire had spotted across Interstate 8.
Fire Reported at 550 Acres
The fire was reported at about 550 acres and 10% contained. Interstate 8 closures remained in effect.
Fire Grows to 550 Acres
CAL FIRE reported the fire had grown to 550 acres.
Fire Grows to 500 Acres
The fire was reported at 500 acres and remained 10% contained.
Fire Reaches 350 Acres
CAL FIRE reported the fire had grown to 350 acres.
Temporary Evacuation Point Opens
A temporary evacuation point was opened at Golden Acorn Casino in Campo.
Fire Reported at 100 Acres
The fire was reported at 100 acres and 10% contained.
Evacuation Orders and Warning Issued
Evacuation orders were issued for zones SDC-2033, SDC-2169, SDC-2170, SDC-2171, SDC-2172, SDC-2173, SDC-2240, SDC-2325 and SDC-2326. An evacuation warning was issued for SDC-2324.
Fire Spreads Toward Interstate 8
CAL FIRE reported the fire was expected to reach Interstate 8 within approximately 30 minutes and urged drivers to avoid the area.
Fire Grows to 30 Acres
The fire grew to approximately 30 acres.
Fire Grows to 15 Acres
The fire grew to approximately 15 acres.
Immediate Structure Threat Reported
The Tusil Fire was reported at approximately 10 acres with an immediate structure threat. Additional resources were requested.
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