Incendio en la central de Claro provoca masiva caída de servicio (Fire at Claro Hub Triggers Massive Service Outage)

Residents in North San Diego County watched thick smoke billow over Carlsbad on Thursday afternoon as the rapidly growing “Claro Fire” tore through a canyon near Corte Claro and Paseo Encino, straddling the Carlsbad–San Marcos city line. Latest fire status • Size: 40 acres (4:18 p.m. PDT) • Containment: 0 % (initial report) • Behavior: Moderate rate of spread in steep, brush-filled terrain • Resources: Multiple ground crews, helicopters and air tankers from Cal Fire San Diego and Carlsbad FD Evacuation orders & warnings Emergency officials issued evacuation orders for neighborhoods: • North of Access Rd. & Dove Tail Dr. • South of San Elijo Rd. • East of Corte Segura & S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. • West of San Elijo Rd. & Dove Tail Dr. A second order covers homes north of Camino Junipero and Paseo Cristal and west of Mountain Top Viewpoint. Two additional San Elijo Hills communities remain under evacuation warnings. Where to go • Stagecoach Community Center, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, is the designated temporary evacuation point. • Road closures include Avenida Amapola and Camino Junipero; drivers are urged to avoid Rancho Santa Fe Rd. near the fire zone. Safety tips for residents 1. Keep a “Go Bag” with three days of food, water, medications and important documents. 2. Park vehicles facing outward for a quick departure. 3. Shut all windows and doors; leave lights on so firefighters can see through smoke. 4. Stay informed through Alert San Diego, Cal Fire’s incident page and local law-enforcement social channels. Why the risk is high today Strong, dry offshore winds and single-digit humidity have turned canyon vegetation into prime fuel. After a below-average rainfall year, chaparral is tinder-dry, allowing embers to jump ridgelines and threaten homes within minutes. What’s next Fire commanders say priority remains structure defense along the canyon rim while aircraft create retardant lines ahead of advancing flames. Containment estimates are expected after an evening reconnaissance flight; crews anticipate working through the night as temperatures drop but winds persist. How you can help • Text “DONATE” to 90999 to give $10 to the Red Cross Wildfire Relief Fund. • Check on elderly or mobility-limited neighbors for evacuation assistance. • Keep drones grounded—unauthorized flights force air-attack units to stand down. This story will be updated as official acreage, containment and cause investigations develop.