WATCH LIVE: Fire officials provide an update on the Border32Fire that has burned 4,200 acres near Dulzura.
Mountain Empire High School at 3305 Buckman Springs RdEastbound SR-94 is closed at Otay Lakes Road and westbound lanes are closed at Forrest Gate Road, as well as Barrett School Road, according to Caltrans.
The Tecate Port of Entry was also forced to close at 7 p.m., hours before usual, and will remain closed on Thursday as a result of the blaze. San Diego Gas & Electric says flames damaged parts of the electrical system servicing Dulzura, Camp and Potrero, leaving more than 300 customers without power as of 5 a.m. Thursday. Restoration isn't expected untilTwo civilians reported burn injuries and four structures have been destroyed, according to Cal Fire. The agency said more than 200 firefighters are fighting the fire, including crews from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and Cleveland National Forest firefighters.
Pets can be taken to San Diego County Animal Shelter located at 5821 Sweetwater Road in Bonita. For more information, call County Animal Services at 236-2341.in response to the fire, saying air quality could reach unhealthy levels. Winds are blowing west and are expected to stay blowing in that direction, the APCD said.What to Do to Prepare For a Wildfire Evacuation in California
The best way to prepare for a wildfire is to plan ahead. Tailor this plan to your household's needs and make sure all family members are familiar with its details.NBC 7's Dana Williams talks with Capt. Thomas Shoots from Cal Fire San Diego about different scenarios when it comes to fire safety, like what to do if you're in your car and a brush fire starts nearby, and what the best thing to do is in each one.
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