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El Cajon vegetation fire contained between Old Bend and La Cresta

nbcsandiego.com · 10h · first reportShare

An almost one acre wildfire was contained by firefighting crews Saturday in the area of Old Bend Road and La Cresta Road in El Cajon, according to an X post by San Diego Sheriff. The X post said there will be increased law enforcement and firefighting activity in the community of La Cresta. #ForesterFire If you live in the community of La Cresta, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near La Cresta Road and Old Bend Road. An EVACUATION WARNING is in place for the shaded area in yellow shown in the map below. Be… pic.twitter.com/YRIN4tk8aW — San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) September 26, 2026 A temporary evacuation warning was issued and marked the evacuation point to Granite Hills High School, 1719 E Madison Ave. This was lifted around 1 p.m. according to Alert San Diego . There was no structural damage reported, though there was a threat to an SDG&E powerline. SDG&E is on the scene. Forester Fire Final Update, Evacuation Orders and Warn