Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego

California fires: Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego
A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego.
Friars Fire near Fashion Valley burns 15+ acres, evacuations lifted
Fire crews will remain in the area through the evening to mop up any hot spots as evacuation orders were lifted at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Brush fire burns near Fashion Valley Mall; evacuation orders lifted
A brush fire was reported in Mission Valley near Fashion Valley Mall amid a red flag warning. The fire was reported at around noon on the 7000 block of Friars Road. San Diego Fire said they have 49 personnel fighting the fire.
Breaking: Friars Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 21
Initial location: Friars Road and Via De La Moda, San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12:32 p.m. in San Diego County. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown. Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Brush Fire Near 163 Freeway in Mission Valley Area Prompts Delays, Evacuations
The fire, which is near Friars Rd. and Avenida de las Tiendas, has forced a closure of a portion of Friars Rd. and is threatening structures.
Evacuations lifted as crews mop up fire near Fashion Valley mall
Brush fire reported shortly after noon along Friars Road west of SR-163. Homes to the north and west of the area were under evacuation orders or warnings
UPDATE: Crews stop forward progress of brush fire on Friars Road in Mission Valley
As of 3:45 p.m., all evacuation orders connected to the fire were lifted. The San Diego Police Department told an ABC 10News producer on the scene around 1:30 p.m. that crews stopped the fire's forward progress at three acres.
San Diego 'Friars Fire' fully contained after burning near Fashion Valley mall
RELATED COVERAGE: Firefighters are battling the Ted Williams Fire that broke out near Poway. The fire is currently two acres and is threatening structures, according to Cal Fire. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has issued Evacuation Warnings for nearby areas.
Brush fire threatening homes near Fashion Valley Mall knocked down
Fire crews were busy battling a brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon off of Friars Road near the Fashion Valley Mall.
Crews stop forward progress of brush fire near Fashion Valley mall
A vegetation fire ignited in the area of Friars Road in Mission Valley Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuations nearby.
Fashion Valley Mall: 'Friars' Brush Fire Spotted Near Mission Valley, Evacuations Ordered For Multiple Areas
Around midday, news of the Friars Fire broke out in the 7000 block of Friars Road, a heavily populated section of Mission Valley that includes part of Fashion Valley Mall, where Nordstrom is situated.
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