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Beaver Fire prompts evacuation orders in Jamul

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KPBS Staff
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Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire near Skyline Truck Trail in Jamul, according to Cal Fire.

The flames are posing at least one structural threat, the state agency reported.

Beaver Fire

The blaze, dubbed the Beaver Fire, started around 2:40 p.m. near the 15300 block of Skyline Truck Trail, north of Lyons Valley Road.

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Evacuations

An evacuation order has been issued and warnings are in effect, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

View a map of areas under evacuation orders and warnings here.

A temporary evacuation center was established at Regal Edwards Cinemas at 2951 Jamacha Road, El Cajon.

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