Important Takeaways:

• Evacuation orders that were issued have expanded due to a growing vegetation fire that broke out in the Bonsall area of San Diego County Tuesday morning.
• As of 4:10 a.m., the Lilac Fire has grown more than 50 acres, according to Cal Fire.
• Additionally, evacuation warnings have also been issued in the surrounding area. Officials said that the fire is a “potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.”
• The fire was reported around 1:20 a.m. near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road, according to the San Diego County Fire Department.
• The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation orders for nearby areas around 1:33 a.m. An interactive map with updated emergency evacuation information is available here.
• A temporary evacuation point is at Castle Creek Country Club located at 8797 Circle R Drive in Escondido.
• There are 66 personnel assigned to the fire, including six engines, two crews and one water tender, officials said.
• The fire is threatening some structures, the fire authority said.

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