Carlsbad CA- During a hot spot check at the Poinsettia fire in Carlsbad, firefighters were alerted to a transient encampment in the area of Ambrosia and Calliandra. Upon checking the area, firefighters located a badly burned body. Further details about the deceased are unknown at this time and the investigation is ongoing. There continues to be no reported injuries.
Evacuation updates
The evacuation order has been lifted for the following streets:
Sapphire Drive
Turquoise Drive
Ruby Way
Opal Way
Topaz Way
Coral Way
The evacuation order is lifted for all neighborhoods with access off of Ambrosia Lane, north of Aviara Parkway and south of Poinsettia Lane.
The evacuation order is lifted for all neighborhoods with access off Mimosa Drive, south of Poinsettia, north of Aviara Parkway and west of El Camino Real.
The following streets can access their homes via Brigantine Drive to retrieve necessities only. The evacuation order is still in place for these streets:
Brigantine Drive
Wayfinders Court
Seaport Place
Maritime Drive
Weatherly Road
Martingale Court
Skimmer Court remains closed and the evacuation order is still effect.
Residents returning to evacuated areas are reminded to:
Report any gas or electricity issues to 800-411-SDGE.
Use a flashlight. Do not light matches or turn on electrical switches if you suspect electrical damage or gas leaks.
Check for gas leaks starting at the water heater. If you smell gas, get everyone out of the house; turn off the main gas valve, open windows and contact the utility company.
If there is no power, check to make sure the main breaker is on. Fires may cause breakers to trip. If the breakers are on and power is still not present, contact the utility company.
Inspect the roof immediately and extinguish any sparks or embers. Wildfires may have left burning embers that could re-ignite.
Recheck for smoke and sparks throughout the home, including the attic for several hours. The winds of wildfires can blow burning embers anywhere. Keep checking your home for embers that could cause fires.
Do not consume any food, beverages or medications that have been exposed to smoke, ash, heat, pressure, or chemicals.
Additional safety tips for residents returning to evacuation areas are available on the San Diego County Recovery web site, http://sdcountyrecovery.com.
The only residents who may return to their homes are those who have received a message via the Alert San Diego reverse 9-1-1 system notifying them that the evacuation order has been lifted for their area. Please proceed with caution and obey direction by safety personnel.