SAN DIEGO, CA - The City of La Mesa is asking businesses near a smoldering trash fire to evacuate the area. The fire started early Thursday morning at the Edco Recycling Center, 8184 Commercial Street. Officials are planning a more aggressive attack of the fire and expect that to produce more smoke. The heaviest smoke is east of the actual fire location. An evacuation Center is being set up at the La Mesa Community Center. Residents in the surrounding areas are also asked to evacuate.