PARADISE VALLEY FIRE STATUS IN ESCONDIDO AND WEBSITE INFORMATION The Escondido Fire Department reports that no homes have been lost in Escondido as of this time. The western front of the fire in Escondido reached the top of a ridge at Daley Ranch and defensive efforts are reducing the chance of further spread to the west. Residents in the area of Valley Center Rd and Foxley Dr/ Lake Wohlford are still not being allowed to return to their homes. Valley Center Rd is still closed for eastbound traffic from Escondido to Valley Center (closed at Washington Ave and Valley Pkwy).
Residents living in the area north of North Avenue and east of North Broadway are being allowed to return to their neighborhoods; however, they should be ready to leave if weather conditions worsen or they are advised by law enforcement to leave. Residents of Hidden Trails and other eastern portions of the city are allowed to return home and they too should be ready to leave if weather conditions worsen or they are advised by law enforcement to leave. The evacuation center at Escondido High School will remain open. The public number for EHS is 760.291.4034.
Fire Department officials are reporting that there is no containment on the fire at this time.