US: Authorities responding to fire at business in El Cajon area of San Diego, Calif., late April 3

Event

Authorities are responding to a three-alarm fire at the 1500 block of Fayette Street at a business park in the El Cajon area of San Diego, California, late April 3. Officials are warning the public to avoid the neighbourhood until early April 4 and have closed West Bradley Avenue from Cuyamaca Street to North Marshall Avenue. The cause of the fire is not immediately clear; no casualties have been reported.

A heightened emergency presence as well as localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the area over the coming hours; disruptions to the green line of the San Diego trolley are possible. Poor air quality is possible in the area over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official instructions including evacuation orders.