The fire was reported just before 3 p.m. on Thursday in the canyon behind Corte Claro and Paseo Encino in Carlsbad near the Carlsbad/San Marcos border.

Previous reporting: Police are asking people to avoid the area near the 7500 block of Camino Minero. WatchDuty is reporting the Claro fire is now 45 acres, burning in light to moderate fuels with ...

The fire, dubbed the “Claro Fire,” was reported around 2:44 p.m. in the area of Corte Claro and Paseo Encino, sending a large plume of smoke into the air, as captured by one nearby resident.

Evacuations lifted as crews stop forward progress of Carlsbad brush fire The Claro Fire sparked in a canyon near Corte Claro and Paseo Encino before 3 p.m., sending large plumes of smoke into the sky.

Claro Fire broke out near Carlsbad and San Marcos, prompting evacuation warnings and road closures. Temporary Evacuation Point is set up at Stagecoach Park. Wednesday, Jul 09, 2025.

The blaze broke out for unknown reasons shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday in hilly terrain off Corte Claro and Camino Minero, near the western San Marcos city limits, Carlsbad Fire Department ...

RELATED: Claro Fire erupts in Carlsbad area "Firefighters are optimistic they will reach 100% containment today," a public information officer with Cal Fire told City News Service.

Smoke from the Claro Fire wafts in open land above a home. (Photo courtesy of San Marcos Fire Department) Crews made progress Friday, containing a 45-acre wildfire that erupted in the eastern ...

Fire name: Claro Fire. Claro Fire initially started 3:52 p.m. June 12 in San Diego County. It has burned 45 acres after being active for 30 hours. By Friday evening, the fire has been fully contained.

Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted for residents near the brush fire, according to officials on Thursday. Author: cbs8.com Published: 12:18 PM PDT June 13, 2025 ...