At 2:01 AM on October 15, 2019 Vista Fire Department personnel responded to a reported vegetation fire along the 1600 block of Foothill Dr. The first engine on scene reported a half acre vegetation fire with one residential structure threatened on Wolverine Way. A resident on Wolverine Way was able to call 911 upon smelling smoke in the area.
A total of fifteen firefighters from Vista and Oceanside had the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, and no residents were displaced. SDG&E and San Diego Sherriff’s were also on scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation. Due to the rapid response and effective attack, no damage occurred to the residential structure that was threatened.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
