Jacob Aere

Multimedia reporter @npr + @pbs member station @kpbs | 🇨🇦 Vancouver born ➡️ San Diego raised 🏝 | ⚾️ aficionado

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#CreelmanFire [update 9:05 p.m.] The fire remains 315 acres and is now 20% contained as firefighters continue suppression efforts from both air and the ground. Personnel and equipment will remain committed through the night and over the coming days to strengthen and improve control lines, extinguish, hotspots, and mitigate hazards throughout the fire area.

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#CreelmanFire [update 7:30 p.m.] The fire remains 315 acres and is now 5% contained. Firefighters continue to defend structures in the San Diego Country Estates area while constructing and strengthening containment lines and extinguishing remaining hot spots. Two night-flying helicopters have been assigned and will assist suppression efforts this evening.

🎥 @ALERTCalifornia

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#CreelmanFire [update 3:56 p.m.] The fire is now 80 acres, burning at a dangerous rate of spread and is impacting San Diego Country Estates. Evacuation updates have been posted on @SDSheriff

[San Diego Sheriff @SDSheriff]

#UPDATE Due to improved containment and conditions, @SDSheriff is updating the EVACUATION ORDER and lifting the EVACUATION WARNING for the #ThornFire near Campo.

The shaded areas in green shown in the map below are no longer under an EVACUATION ORDER or EVACUATION WARNING.

For residents who are returning home, please be mindful of firefighters who are still working in the area.

An EVACUATION ORDER remains in effect for the shaded areas in red shown in the map below until further notice. The situation will be reassessed as fire and weather conditions change.

You can also view the map here: https://t.co/s9kHmgflMI.

The Temporary Evacuation Point and Overnight Shelter at Golden Acorn Casino will be closed down.

We want to thank the public for their cooperation and understanding.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office would also like to thank our law enforcement, firefighting and first responder partners for their assistance and support during this incident.

A reminder: fire season is year-round in Southern California. We urge everyone to have their evacuation plans in place and to communicate with their families and neighbors.

Sign up for emergency alerts at https://t.co/MPacJ9XevX and https://t.co/go1sUGPq38 to receive up-to-date information regarding evacuations.

@CALFIRESANDIEGO @AlertSanDiegoCo @SanDiegoCounty @sdhumane @SoCal_RedCross @SDCaltrans @CHP_SD_Traffic @CHP_El_Cajon

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#ThornFire [update 5:38 p.m.] The fire is now 1,234 acres and 45% contained. Changes have been made to evacuation warnings and orders by @SDSheriff due to improved conditions.

📸 Logan Graham

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#ThornFire [update 5 p.m.] The fire is now 50 acres and has crossed Interstate 8 near Campo. There is an immediate threat to structures in the area.

[NWS San Diego @NWSSanDiego]

Know the facts about lightning? Keep an eye out for storms across the mountains into the deserts Monday into much of the week 🌩️

🪭 Extreme Heat Watch TUE - THU 🌡️

Not only hot temps during the day, but higher humidity with warmer nights are expected. Stay cool!

[California Highway Patrol San Diego @CHP_San_Diego]

Due to an event at Camp Pendleton today, I-5 will be closed from Harbor Dr to Basilone Rd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Visit https://t.co/xPdNxMGLrK for real-time traffic information. Thank you for your patience; please drive safely.

#CHP #Caltrans #I5 #CampPendleton #Traffic

[Caltrans District 11 @SDCaltrans]

🚨I-5 CLOSED TODAY 12PM-3PM🚨
Due to safety concerns, a section of I-5 from Harbor Dr to Basilone Rd will be closed today, Saturday, October 18, due to a White House-directed military event at Camp Pendleton involving live ammunition being discharged over the freeway. Detour🧵

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#LodgeFire [Update 9/5/25 3:40] The forward progress of the fire has been stopped and it is now 5% contained. Updated mapping products to follow shortly.

[Major League Soccer @MLS]

MILAN ILOSKI HAT TRICK IN NINE MINUTES! 😱

What a way to score the first hat trick in club history. 👏

[San Diego Police Department @SanDiegoPD]

20k + demonstrators are gathered peacefully downtown, primarily along Harbor Dr. No arrests reported.

Our motorcycle officers are managing rolling closures as the group moves — helping protect protesters and minimize traffic impact. Thank you, San Diego, for keeping it peaceful.

[San Diego Police Department @SanDiegoPD]

Most demonstrators have left the downtown area. Delays remain at transit stops due to high passenger volume.

All road closures are lifted. No arrests. Officers remain on scene with high visibility and are available to assist.

[FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOX]

Jackson Merrill and the Padres agree on a nine-year, $135M extension, per @ByRobertMurray.

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#Border2Fire [update] The fire is now 6,625 acres and remains 10% contained.

[American Red Cross Southern California Region @SoCal_RedCross]

In response to the #Border2Fire, Red Cross volunteers are supporting two temporary evacuation points:
*Edwards Theater, 2951 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon
*Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista

Red Cross volunteers are providing snacks, hydration, & other assistance. ⤵️

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#Border2Fire [update] The fire is now 4,250 acres and is 10% contained.

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

BREAKING: Chelsea Women have agreed to terms with the San Diego Wave for the transfer of USWNT defender Naomi Girma, sources tell The Athletic.

The 24-year-old is now set to become the first player to earn a transfer fee worth more than $1 million.

[CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire @CALFIRESANDIEGO]

#Border79Fire The fire is now mapped at 24 acres and is 10% contained. Updated acreage provided by sensor aircraft.

[San Diego Sheriff @SDSheriff]

#Border79Fire A brush fire is burning near Barrett Truck Trail and State Route 94 in Marron Valley. An EVACUATION ORDER (red) and EVACUATION WARNING (yellow) has been issued for the areas in the maps below.

To see maps of the affected areas, visit: https://t.co/W02RwhOqC5 and https://t.co/xb8Wn2mMdK.

The Temporary Evacuation Point is at Regal Edwards Cinemas Rancho San Diego located at 2951 Jamacha Rd in El Cajon.

@CALFIRESANDIEGO @SDSORSD @SDCaltrans @CHP_El_Cajon @SanDiegoCounty @sdcountydpw @SoCal_RedCross @AlertSanDiegoCo @sdhumane