California fires: Friars Fire breaks out near Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego

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Brush fire threatens homes in San Diego area

A Poway resident shared video of a brush fire that sparked on Monday afternoon, leading to evacuations as it threatens homes. (Credit: Sister of Jenny Buchholz)

Nearly a thousand people are under a mandatory evacuation order after a brush fire broke out Tuesday afternoon near Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley.

The Friars Fire broke out just after 12:30 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. It is 0% contained.

The San Diego Fire Department confirmed it is at the scene battling the vegetation fire, located near Friars Road and Via de la Moda in Mission Valley.

Fire crews battle brush fire near Fashion Valley in San Diego (SDFD)

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The San Diego Police Department later issued evacuation orders for nearby areas. 

“The fire is currently at 1.5 acres and is threatening structures,” according to officials.

Zones 1894-A,1975-B and 1895 are under mandatory evacuation, according to city data. 

A fire in San Diego just off the 163 freeway heading into Fashion Valley (X / @MichaelJaco9)

In the evacuation order, officials noted there was an “immediate threat to life.”

All residents are asked to leave immediately. 

Friars Road to the CA-163 freeway, and Linda Vista Road to Genesee Avenue are closed, according to the police department.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.

A fire in San Diego just off the 163 freeway heading into Fashion Valley (X / @MichaelJaco9)

A temporary evacuation point was set up at the Snap Dragon West Parking Lot, located at 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108.

The San Diego County Office of Education announced its Linda Vista campus and Linda Vista Innovation Center were being evacuated. 

“If you are en route for appointment or class, please avoid the area,” SDCOE wrote in a statement on X. “We will share updates as the situation unfolds.”

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General views of Friendship Park in San Diego, California, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The park, which is located at the US-Mexico border, has been closed since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in 2020. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

San Diego County remains under a Red Flag Warning, due to strong gusty winds and low humidity, until Wednesday night.

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The Lilac Fire and Pala Fire, which started Tuesday morning near Bonsall and Pala Mesa, have consumed more than 100 acres and continue to threaten homes and businesses.

Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.