Wildfires rage in Southern Calif.

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We live just 15 miles east of the HARRIS FIRE. The Santa Ana Winds are blowing at hurricane force and we have trees down in our yard. The fire is moving South and West from us and there are at least 7 fires burning here in San Diego County along. Power was off for two hours during the nite but we have no idea how long the power will stay on is anyone's guess. Will keep you informed. Rick & Brenda :cry:
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Harris Fire:

Evacuations: The Sheriff is issuing a mandatory evacuation along Highway 94 for residents of the following communities: Barrett Junction, Engineer Springs, Dulzura and all areas in between. Barona Mesa Evac now Mandatory.

The evacuation point is Steele Canyon High School 12440 Campo Road in Spring Valley.
The Harris Fire is 14,000 acres and 5% contained, there have been multiple structures destroyed.

The communities of Potrero, Tecate, Dulzura and parts of Deerhorn Valley have been evacuated. The fire is burning to the northwest and being driven by Santa Ana winds.
The ICP will be set up at the Daley Ranch in Rancho Jamul on Highway 94. Highway 94 is closed between Harris Ranch Road and Otay Lakes Road.

The evacuation area also includes Hwy 94 from approximately Honey Springs Road east to 188 and Tecate, Dulzura and Engineer Springs and areas south to the Mexican border (TB Map 429 H-9 J-8, 9, 10 and K-8, 9, 10) This area encompasses approximately 200 sq miles.

The The Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation for Barrett Junction and 698 homes have been advised to evacuate using the Reverse 911 system. Initiating Reverse 911 mandatory evacuations to citizens in the area zip codes 91917,91980. Evacuation point is Steele Canyon HS. Mandatory evacuations for the Harris Fire: All residents in Tecate within the United States. The evacuation point is Steele Canyon High School at 12440 Campo Road in Spring Valley.

Animals: County Animal Services is responding to both fires. They are picking up and rescuing animals. Large livestock ( ie horses, cows) are to be taken to Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. County Animal Services is responding to the Steele Canyon High School shelter. San Diego Humane Society opposite of the Jamul Fire Station has been set up to receive large animals.

Areas: The Harris Fire is now 3,000 acres, multiple structures have been destroyed.The fire has two heads, the southern head has burned past Barrett Lake Road south of Highway 94, the northern head is burning toward Mother Grundy Peak.

In the process of ordering mandatory evacuations for a large area including Barrett Lake south to Barrett Junction and the Mexican border.

The evacuation area also includes Hwy 94 from approximately Honey Springs Road east to 188 and Tecate, Dulzura and Engineer Springs and areas south to the Mexican border (TB Map 429 H-9 J-8, 9, 10 and K-8, 9, 10) This area encompasses approximately 200 sq miles.

Potrero/188 is Closed- Tecate Road. Highway 94 At Otay Lakes Road is closed Otay Lakes Road into Chula Vista.

Recommended to return back down Highway 94 into Rancho San Diego. Suggest people stay out of the area to give access to emergency vehicles.

The western most point of this fire is Barrett School Road and Highway 94. The fire has overrun Emory Road and is approaching Highway 188. Potrero Park Road to the south, north of Highway 94, west of Harris Ranch Road and east of Potrero Valley Road. Highway 94 is closed between Forest Gate Road and Highway 188