On July 11, 2025, at 9:13 pm, North Comm Communication Center received a report of a possible vegetation fire in the area of Del Lago Blvd. near the rear of the mall.  A vegetation response was dispatched.  The first arriving Officer reported an active fire in approximately 1/4 acre of heavy brush burning at a slow rate of spread, and no structures were threatened.   

The firefighters accessed the scene and quickly extinguished the fire.  Crews remained on scene for 1 hour mopping up hot spots.  The final size of the fire was 1/4 acre, 5 engines,1 Water Tender, and 1 Chief Officer assisted with the fire.  Units from Escondido Fire, Cal Fire, and Rancho Santa Fe were utilized, as well as Escondido Police, who assisted with traffic control.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation.