San Diego Fire-Rescue crews are working a vegetation fire burning in moderate fuels along the train tracks under Pacific Highway near Friars Road in Mission Valley, with officials stressing that no buildings are in danger. People have been asked to stay away from the area while firefighters get a handle on the flames.
The department posted an advisory on X, urging the public to avoid the scene while crews work. According to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, there are “no structures threatened at this time.”
Crews are currently on scene of a vegetation fire burning in moderate fuels near the train tracks near Friars Rd. under Pacific Hwy. There are no structures threatened at this time. Please avoid the area.
— SDFD (@SDFD) June 24, 2026
Traffic and nearby impact
Even relatively small brush fires along Friars Road can quickly turn a routine drive into a parking lot. Earlier this month, a separate blaze in the same corridor shut eastbound lanes at Santo and choked the Mission Valley commute. Drivers in the area today should be ready for potential delays and follow instructions from law enforcement and traffic officers while emergency crews operate nearby.
Why flames can spread quickly near tracks
Rail corridors and freeway embankments often collect dry grass and brush that can catch fire from equipment sparks or downed power lines, allowing flames to run quickly through what starts as a small incident. In previous Mission Valley fires, crews have sometimes had to shut down power lines and call in additional engines and trucks to stop the fire’s forward progress, according to 10News.
How to stay informed
Authorities are urging residents and commuters to avoid the area around the tracks and to monitor official channels for real-time updates. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department X feed is the main hub for status reports and information on when the scene is cleared.
Officials are also reminding the public that flying drones over fire scenes is a bad idea and can delay crucial air support. Drone interference has already complicated wildfire responses in San Diego County this season, according to KPBS.
