A small fire burned on Camp Pendleton Friday, scorching at least five acres on base, officials confirmed.
Camp Pendleton Fire Department officials said the blaze began Thursday afternoon with reports of smoke stemming from the impact areas of Rangers 217 and 219. Smoke could be seen near De Luz Housing, Mainside, the Naval Weapons Station and in the community of Fallbrook.
Officials said there was no immediate threat to structures. By Thursday evening, the fire was smoldering and being closely monitored by crews in case it kicked up.
By 10:45 a.m. Friday, Camp Pendleton officials confirmed the fire was still burning and had scorched approximately five acres. Again, they said no structures were threatened.
Smoke was still visible Friday from parts of north San Diego and south Orange and Riverside counties.
This fire comes amid an early October heat wave that is bringing hot, dry and windy conditions to San Diego County. As these conditions arrive, fire danger is heightened. Cal Fire has extra crews and equipment on standby.
The National Weather Service has also issued a heat advisory for the county effective through Sunday night.