A mandatory evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon after a new brush fire, named the "Friars Fire," broke out near ...

Initial location: Friars Road and Via De La Moda, San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 12 ...

Helicopters dropped water on the Friars Fire as California's wildfire crisis continued. The brush fire erupted on a hillside ...

Fire crews swiftly battled a 15-20 acre fire along Friars Rd. near Fashion Valley Mall Tuesday afternoon.

Fire crews will remain in the area through the evening to mop up any hot spots as evacuation orders were lifted at 4 p.m.

In San Diego County, the Friars Fire erupted on Tuesday near a shopping mall, prompting immediate evacuation orders as the flames quickly spread.

Fire crews are battling a brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon off of Friars Road near the Fashion Valley Mall.

A brush fire near Fashion Valley Mall raced up the hillside towards homes, damaging one building. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes ...

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Fire crews were busy battling a brush fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon off of Friars Road near the Fashion Valley Mall.

Brush fire reported shortly after noon along Friars Road west of SR-163. Homes to the north and west of the area were under ...