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Henderson Fire Map: See Henderson Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The Henderson Fire broke out Friday evening and exploded across the dry landscape amid soaring temperatures.

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Cal Fire San Diego​ quickly issued mandatory evacuations for communities threatened by the Henderson Fire. This map shows areas under evacuation orders in red and under evacuation warnings in yellow as of noon Saturday. (CalFire)
Cal Fire San Diego​ quickly issued mandatory evacuations for communities threatened by the Henderson Fire. This map shows areas under evacuation orders in red and under evacuation warnings in yellow as of noon Saturday. (CalFire) (Cal Fire San Diego)

PALA, CA — A wildfire near Pala Casino burned hundreds of acres overnight and forced people to flee their homes.

The evacuation warnings are affecting residents in San Diego and Riverside counties.

The blaze, dubbed the Henderson Fire, broke out at about d 5:45 p.m. Friday near Henderson and Pala Mission roads, north of state Route 76 in Pala in northern San Diego County, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

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The fire had burned 300 acres by noon Saturday and was about 15 percent contained.

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"Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal," Cal Fire San Diego announced. "Substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation."

Residents in the following areas should evacuate or be prepared to leave at a moment's notice, according to Cal Fire.

This map shows the mandatory evacuation zones in of the Henderson Fire in red as of noon Saturday. Click on the image to view an interactive version of the map that will be updated by Cal Fire.

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