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Fast-Growing Roadrunner Fire Reaches 88 Acres With 5% Containment

Cal Fire is deploying air tankers alongside ground crews to contain the blaze.

A brush fire broke out near Roadrunner Lane and Moonlit Trail in rural East County on Friday. (ALERTCalifornia | UC San Diego)
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Overview

  • As of late afternoon on August 8, the Roadrunner Fire has scorched 88 acres with containment holding at just 5%.
  • Level 3 evacuation orders remain in effect east of Ribbonwood Road, west of McCain Valley Road and north of Interstate 8.
  • Evacuation warnings have been issued for Lark Canyon and the Tule Lake area, with Golden Acorn Casino set up as a shelter point.
  • Firefighters are facing extreme heat above 98 °F and humidity near 10% in the remote terrain.
  • Ground crews, air tankers and water-dropping helicopters are battling the blaze as road closures on Old Highway 80, McCain Valley Road, Ribbonwood Road and Roadrunner Lane restrict access.