Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres On Camp Pendleton

CAMP PENDLETON, CA — A brush fire burning Wednesday on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was sending smoke across surrounding communities.

The blaze sparked around midday in the northwestern reaches of the military base, officials said. Within several hours, the flames had scorched about 100 acres, according to Marine Corps Capt. James Sartain, a spokesperson for the base.

"The fire was continuously monitored after initial reports were received; it did burn approximately 100 acres," Sartain told Patch. "At this time, there is no threat to installation structures or personnel."

The blaze was burning within the base's Whiskey Impact Area, which is 7.3 miles from Fallbrook and 9.9 miles from Oceanside. Officials issued a smoke advisory for the area.

"While there is no threat of this fire extending beyond the installation, smoke may be visible on Camp Pendleton and surrounding communities," Camp Pendleton officials said on social media. "Camp Pendleton Fire will continue to monitor the situation."