At about 12:40 p.m. Saturday, fire crews responded to a brush fire at the southwest edge of the Buena Vista Lagoon near Laguna Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard in Carlsbad. Some nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution, but the fire was contained to between two to three acres, and no structures were burned.
Air drops of water will continue and crews will remain on scene this afternoon to address hot spots and clean up. Some roads in the area will remain closed while first responders complete their work.
Locations east of the fire area may continue to smell smoke and see ash in the air for several hours due to wind patterns. The Carlsbad Police Department asks that people avoid the area while first responders are on scene.
