Evacuation “WARNING” issued due to Harris Fire

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Evacuation “WARNING” issued due to Harris Fire

HARRIS INCIDENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 1530hrs.
(619) 590-3160
Cal Fire source file

Due fire activity on the Harris Fire, incident commanders are issuing an evacuation “WARNING” for
the following areas:

1. Carve Acres Region includes:
 North of Wilson Creek
 South of Pearson Canyon
 East of Kearchoffer Flat
 West of Horsethief Canyon
2. Lake Marena Village Region includes:
 South of Interstate 8
 North of Hauser Canyon
 East of Lake Marina
 West of Buckman Springs
3. Lawson Valley Region includes:
 South of Loveland Reservoir
 North of the Community of Lyon’s Valley
 East of Beaver Hollow
 West of Kearchoffer Flats
4. Japitul Valley Region includes:
 North of Japatul Road
 South of Bell Bluff
 East of Middle Mountain
 West of Horsethief Canyon
5. Campo Region Includes:
 South of Phelps Road
 North of International Border
 East of Forest Glen
 West of La Posta Road
An evacuation “warning” is the alerting of community members in a defined area of a potential threat
to life and property from an emergency incident.
If an evacuation “order” is issued, residents will be notified by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department
using the reverse 911 system. All residents should check into the evacuation center and leave
contact numbers if not staying at the shelter.
Evacuation Routes:

Carve Acres Region – Japatul Valley Road to Interstate 8

Lake Marena Region – Buckman Springs Road to Interstate 8

Lawson Valley Region – Lawson Valley Road to Lyon’s Valley Road to Highway 94 West.

Japatul Valley Region – Japatul Valley Road to Interstate 8.

Campo Region – Highway 94 to Church Road to Interstate 8.

Public Shelter location for these areas:
Santana High School – Santee
9915 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA
Phone: 858-309-1325
Thomas Brothers Map Page 1231 E4
Animal/Pet shelter location:
1. Large Animals – Lakeside Rodeo Grounds,
Highway 67 & Mapleview Street,
Lakeside, CA
2. Small Animals – El Cajon Animal Shelter
1275 North Marshall Avenue
El Cajon, CA
916-441-1580

Fire name: Harris Fire - CA-MVU-HARRIS IC - San Diego County

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