CA-MCP- Pulgas - wildfire - 110 acres, 100%

Final Update: 1230hrs - Interstate 5 between Las Pulgas Road and state Route 78 has reopened, said Officer Rob Sanchez of the California Highway Patrol. Drivers were let through in both directions at about 12:30 p.m., Sanchez said. Traffic is slow in the area as the backup clears. The freeway was closed for more than one hour.
Update: 1220hrs - Fire is contained at 110 acres. I-5 should re-open shortly.
Update: 1210hrs - Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire.
Update: 1200hrs - Train Service is being affected: Amtrak, Metrolink, Coaster train service is stopped. Southbound they are stopped in San Clemente. For Northbound they are stopped in Oceanside. Ground Resources still inbound, delayed by traffic.

New Camp Pendleton wildfire, shuts I-5 down

Another fire has broken out on Camp Pendleton in the southwest corner of the Marine Corps base near the I-5 rest stops. Large smoke plume.

IA: 10:30 a.m - Wildland Fire is burning to the west near Las Pulgas Road, Camp Pendleton. Rapid spread with spotting.
Location: I-5 at Pulugas and the Metro link station, Camp Pendleton area 41
Resources: OCFA OES Strike team inbound, Air Attack is requesting two Air tankers,
Closures: Interstate 5 is shut down in both directions between Las Pulgas Road and state Route 78. Drivers heading north are being taken off at state Route 78 and southbound motorists at Las Pulgas Road will most likely be turned around in the center divide. Both rest areas on either side of the highway have been evacuated.
Cause:The fire was sparked by a gardener who was cutting weeds on the base

Train Service is being affected: Amtrak, Metrolink, Coaster train service is stopped. Southbound they are stopped in San Clemente. For Northbound they are stopped in Oceanside.