Fast Moving Wildfire Burning in Lakeside
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- Jun 18
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Lakeside, CA (June 17, 2025) — A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the #MonteFire, has burned through 312 acres near the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, prompting expanded evacuation orders and a major response from fire crews.
The blaze was first reported at 2:24 p.m. and has rapidly spread due to hot, dry conditions and rugged terrain. CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire reports 0% containment as of Tuesday evening.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for residents near El Cajon Mountain, with warnings to leave immediately. Interactive evacuation maps are available at:
Images from AlertCalifornia cameras show towering plumes of smoke rising above Lakeside as both aerial and ground units work to control the fire’s spread.
Officials urge residents in the Lakeside area to stay alert, follow evacuation orders, and monitor updates through official sources:
@CALFIRESANDIEGO | @SDSheriff | @AlertSanDiegoCo
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
UPDATE: The fire is now 340 acres and is 10% contained.
Official Facebook account for CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Protection District | June 17, 2025
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