Full Notification

This is the San Diego County Sheriff's Department with a safety message on Thursday, July 3rd. If you were evacuated due to the Banner Fire in Julian, you can now go home. ALL evacuation notices are now LIFTED.

This fire is a reminder of how vulnerable we are to wildfires. Remember, it's illegal to possess and use fireworks in the county. It's also illegal to transport fireworks from elsewhere into San Diego County or to make homemade fireworks or explosives.

Under California law, illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other miscellaneous types that explode, go up in the air, or move about the ground in an uncontrollable fashion. Those convicted of possessing and/or using fireworks could be fined up to $50,000 and sent to prison or jail for up to one year.

The Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit also advises against launching sky or paper lanterns. There is no control over where the lantern lands, which poses a very high fire risk.

The National Fire Protection Association says more fires are reported on July 4th than any other day of the year. Dry conditions elevate the risk that even small sparks created by fireworks and paper lanterns can lead to grass and brush fires, which can rapidly spread.

A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows 200 people on average go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks can cause burns, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Sparklers can burn at a temperature hot enough to melt gold.

Leave fireworks to the professionals. After the fireworks display, children should never pick up fireworks that may be left over. They may still be hot.

Barbecues are also a big part of celebrating Independence Day. Take note of these precautions when cooking food with an open flame:
• Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, camper, tent, trees, shrubs or any enclosed area that could catch fire.
• Never leave the grill unattended.
• Make sure children and pets stay away from the grill. Remember, grills stay hot after you finish cooking.
• Keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby.
• Ensure the grill is completely cooled before moving or placing it back in storage.

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Original NIXLE Messages

Evacuation orders REMAIN IN EFFECT for the neighborhoods of Kentwood I and Kentwood II and Whispering Pines. All other evacuation notices sent at 11:30 a.m. have been lifted.

Please remain on alert as fire conditions and direction could change at any moment.

If you need additional information please visit www.sdcountyemergency.com or call the Sheriff's Department at 858-565-5200.
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The temporary evacuation point/site for the Julian Fire has been changed. Please proceed to the Jess Martin County Park located at 2955 Highway 79 in Julian.

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This is the Sheriff's Department with a safety information on Thursday, July 3rd. There is a brush fire burning in the 200 block of Banner Road in Julian. Evacuations are in progress in the Kentwood and Whispering Pines areas of Julian. Please follow the evacuation notice for your safety.

You are advised to head to a temporary evacuation point at Julian High School located at 1656 Highway 78.

Expect increased law enforcement activity in the area including the 1400 block of Highway 78 which is being used as a staging area for firefighters.

The following road closures are in effect:
State Route 78 at Manzanita Drive
Manzanita Drive at Lakeview Drive

This is all the information we have at this time.