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Carlsbad brush fire evacuations lifted

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons off Park Drive and Marina Drive about 2:00 p.m., according to Carlsbad Fire Department.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Name: #ParkFire

Acreage burned: Roughly 1 1/2 acres  

Containment: 0%

Fire start time: Wednesday, Jan. 20 2:00 p.m.

Fire cause: Under investigation

Agencies responding: Carlsbad Police Department

Evacuations: People evacuated due to the Park Fire can return home now. All streets have reopened.

Road Closure: 

Smoke Advisory:

Real-Time Updates:

Wednesday 9:20 p.m.

All roads have reopened.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

People evacuated due to the Park Fire can return home now. Cars not allowed on Park between Cove and Bayshore, but residents there can walk in for now.

Wednesday 3:30 p.m. update

Firefighters have halted the spread of the Park Fire off Park and Sunnyhill drives in Carlsbad, according to Carlsbad Police Department

The flames, which forced evacuations of homes along various streets in the area, blackened about 1 1/2 acres, authorities say. It's not immediately clear if the blaze caused any structural damage or injuries. 

Cal Fire is continuing to mop up the surrounding area, police said.

Wednesday 3:15 p.m. update

The Red Cross has been notified and will respond to the Shoppes at Carlsbad, according to Carlsbad Police Department.

Wednesday 3:00 p.m. update

Wednesday 2:00 p.m. update

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fast-moving, roughly half-acre vegetation Wednesday in Carlsbad, according to Carlsbad Police Department. 

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons off Park and Sunnyhill drives, near Capri Park around 2:00 p.m., according to police.

This is a developing story. Refresh this page often for updates as they become available.

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