Forward progress has been stopped on the Sorrento Fire that is burning near the canyon between Sorrento Valley Boulevard and Carmel Mountain Road, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
There is an evacuation order for zone SDC-1444. The temporary evacuation point is at 4161 Eastgate Mall.
Evacuation warnings had been issued for zones SDC-1399, SDC-1400, SDC-1401, SDC-1442, SDC-1443, SDC-1446, SDC-1492 and SDC-1494, but all have since been lifted.
The San Diego Police closed the following roads:
10800 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
Sorrento Valley Boulevard
Jasmine Crest Lane
Traffic will resume gradually as fire personnel leave, SDPD said in a post to X.
The fire was first reported at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Around 4:40 p.m., the fire was estimated at 131 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Cal Fire San Diego was on scene with a fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
A total of 54 units and 160 fire personnel were assigned.
The fire is 15 percent contained, and forward rate of spread was stopped around 7 p.m., according to SDFD.
🚨 SORRENTO VALLEY BRUSH FIRE REMINDER
🔴 MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS MEAN LEAVE NOW
Your safety is imminently at risk. If you are in the mandatory zone, evacuate immediately.
🟡 EVACUATION WARNING Means Prepare to leave. Follow guidance and monitor updates.📍
❌ NO DRONES:…
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) August 16, 2026