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🚨 Traffic Advisory 🚨 Please avoid the area of 13th Avenue and F Street in downtown San Diego. Our detectives are on scene currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. this morning. Expect a significant law enforcement presence and traffic delays. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use alternate routes.
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EVACUATION UPDATE 🟢 All evacuation orders and warnings for this fire have been lifted. Residents may return to all evacuated areas. 🚧 Road closures on Sorrento Valley Blvd remain in place, but access will be allowed for residents with proper identification and credentialed news media. Please continue to use caution around the fire area. Fire crews and emergency personnel are still working in the area, and some hazards may remain. ❌ The temporary evacuation point at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park is now closed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this incident. #SorrentoFire
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San Diego Police Department retweeted
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#SorrentoFire A drone has been spotted over the fire area, and this can directly impact firefighting operations. 🛑When you fly, we can’t.🛑 Please land your drone immediately and keep the airspace clear so firefighting aircraft can safely support crews on the ground.
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EVACUATION UPDATE 🟡 All evacuation warnings for this fire have been lifted. 🔴 The following zones remain under evacuation order: SDC-1444-B SDC-1492-C SDC-1444-C 🚧 Road closures on Sorrento Valley Blvd remain in place, but access will be allowed for residents with proper identification and credentialed news media. 🚨 REMINDER As residents return to reopened areas, please drive slowly, stay alert, and watch for emergency personnel working in the area. Thank you for your patience as crews continue working to safely reopen affected areas. For the most up-to-date evacuation information, road closures and evacuation boundaries, please check your address on Genasys Protect: protect.genasys.com/ #SorrentoFire

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Fire conditions have improved, and we are going to begin repopulating some of the affected areas. For the latest information on fire containment and fire conditions, please follow @SDFD. 🟡 Evacuation warnings have been lifted for: SDC-1401 SDC-1445 SDC-1446 SDC-1496 SDC-1447 SDC-1493 🔴 The evacuation order has been lifted for: SDC-1494 🚧 Road closures on Sorrento Valley Blvd remain in place, but access will be allowed for credentialed news media and residents with proper identification. ⚠️ All other evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect. 🚨 RE-ENTRY SAFETY REMINDER 🚨 As residents re-enter evacuation zones, please drive slowly, stay alert, and watch for emergency personnel working in the area. ⚠️ For the most up-to-date evacuation orders, warnings and road closures, visit Genasys Protect online or download the Genasys Protect app: protect.genasys.com/ Genasys Protect remains the official source for evacuation information during this incident. 🏠 The temporary evacuation point remains open for evacuated residents at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park, located at Regents Road and Eastgate Mall. If you’re unsure whether your home is still under an evacuation order or warning, please check your address on the Genasys Protect website. #SorrentoFire

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To reiterate: 🛑 The temporary evacuation point is Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park Located just west of the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Substation.
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Evacuation update for the #SorrentoFire: 🔴 SDC-1443 is now under an Evacuation Order. Leave immediately. If you feel unsafe, do not wait. Go. Use Genasys Protect for the most current evacuation map and boundaries: protect.genasys.com/

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Evacuations have been updated for the #SorrentoFire. 🔴 New Evacuation Order: SDC-1492-A Leave immediately. 🟡 New Evacuation Warning: SDC-1441 Be ready to leave. If you feel unsafe, do not wait. Go. Use Genasys Protect for the most current evacuation map and boundaries: protect.genasys.com/

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Media staging is located at 4122 Sorrento Valley Blvd. #SorrentoFire
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This is an evolving incident with rapidly changing conditions. Social media posts can become outdated quickly. For the most current official evacuation updates and boundaries, go directly to Genasys Protect. Know your zone. Download the app now. protect.genasys.com/ #SorrentoFire

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A brush fire in Sorrento Valley has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents. 🔴 EVACUATION ORDER • 10500 block of Sand Crab Place • 10500 block of Corte Jardin Del Mar A mandatory evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life. Residents in the affected area should leave now and follow directions from emergency personnel. Do not wait for conditions to worsen. 🟡 EVACUATION WARNING • 5000 block of Sea Mist Lane An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and property. Be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Gather essential items, monitor official updates, and be ready to evacuate if conditions change. 🛑 Temporary Evacuation Point Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park 🚧 Road Closure Sorrento Valley Blvd is completely closed between Vista Sorrento Parkway and Camino Santa Fe. 📲 Check your evacuation zone using the Genasys Protect app or visit protect.genasys.com 📢 This is a developing incident. Follow us on X: @SanDiegoPD

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Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and surrounding homes are now under expanded evacuation orders and warnings due to the #SorrentoFire. 🔴 Evacuation Orders Leave immediately. Take essential items, pets, medications, and important documents. Do not wait. Order zones: SDC-1492-B SDC-1444-B SDC-1494 SDC-1444-A 🟡 Evacuation Warnings Be ready to leave. Pack essentials now, make a plan for pets and family, and monitor official updates. Warning zones: SDC-1492-A SDC-1443 SDC-1442 SDC-1399 SDC-1401 SDC-1446 SDC-1445 SDC-1497 SDC-1496 SDC-1493 View the evacuation map and search your address on Genasys Protect: protect.genasys.com/

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At 1:10 PM today, there was a call about a potential threat at The San Diego Zoo. Officers responded along with the SDPD units working the Zoo. They checked the area as well as surveillance footage for any indication of a suspect. Nothing was located. SDPD has a continual presence at the San Diego Zoo to ensure a safe and fun environment year round. Thank you to our communities for remaining vigilant.
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Due to police pursuit activity, I-5 Southbound at Palomar Street will be shut down. This condition is expected to last approximately 2 hours. Please use alternate routes and avoid the area. The suspect has been arrested and there is no longer any threat to the public.
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Our Traffic Division is investigating a collision involving a police department vehicle in the westbound side of 3100 Sports Arena Blvd. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. This condition will last approximately 2 hours.
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Road closures in the area of the Islamic Center of San Diego have been lifted. This includes Balboa Ave. and Eckstrom Ave. For more information and updates, go to: sandiego.gov/ActiveShooter #SDPDPIO

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We have reduced the Genasys advisory zone as we shift from response operations into the investigative phase. The area has been narrowed and contained to Eckstrom Ave, Cosmo St, Balboa Ave, and Hathaway St. Please continue to avoid the area while investigators work. This is also a good reminder to download the Genasys Protect app so you can receive public safety alerts directly for your area. Updates: sandiego.gov/ActiveShooter
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Any further updates will be posted here sandiego.gov/ActiveShooter The next press briefing will be at 4:15pm #SDPDPIO

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There has been a momentary delay in the press briefing. It will begin shortly.
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Road closures remain in place in the area. Please avoid the following streets and use alternate routes: Balboa Ave is closed in both directions between Canning Dr and Ruffner St. The northbound and southbound I-805 on-ramps and off-ramps to Balboa Ave are closed. Charger Blvd is closed from Boxford Dr to Balboa Ave. Eckstrom Ave is closed from Balboa Ave to Ashford St. Ashford St is closed from Eckstrom Ave to Marlesta Dr. Hathaway St is closed from Eckstrom Ave to Petit St. Bautista St is closed from Hatton St to Biddle St.
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