Tusil Fire Near Campo Hits 500 Acres, Triggers Evacuations and I-8 Closures
Low containment has kept evacuations in place.
Overview
- The brush fire started near the 37000 block of Tusil Road and quickly grew to about 500 acres near Golden Acorn Casino.
- Officials ordered residents to leave nearby neighborhoods, with about 300 people affected and a shelter open at the casino.
- Interstate 8 shut down in both directions in the area as the CHP diverted traffic to La Posta Road, State Route 94, and Old Highway 80 with a SigAlert in effect.
- Cal Fire said ground and air crews are battling the blaze and estimated containment at about 10 percent.
- The flames spread onto the Campo Indian Reservation and pushed toward the freeway, raising risks to homes and travel in the region.