Crime & Safety
Poway Brush Fire Sparks Evacuations, Now Fully Contained: Officials
The fire broke out about 5:15 p.m., officials say.
POWAY, CA — A brush fire sparked evacuations in Poway Saturday — but the fire was quickly contained, officials said.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's office, a fire located at Poway Road and Springhurst Drive led to heavy smoke.
As of 6:57 p.m., the fire was fully contained; evacuations were no longer ongoing, officials said.
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