Vegetation fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was training-related, officials confirm
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Camp Pendleton has confirmed the weekend vegetation fire on base was training-related.
Reports of a vegetation fire came in Saturday afternoon after smoke was seen in the area of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the North County Fire District.
A spokesperson from Camp Pendleton confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI Sunday night two training-related fires were burning in the vicinity of Range 407 and Range 408. The fire on Range 407 began at 4:32 on Friday, while the fire on Range 408 started at 12:36 on Saturday.
Officials are assuring the public there is no treat to personnel or nearby structures.
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View a map below of the highest impact area, released by fire officials on Saturday while conditions remained hazardous.
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Due to the hazardous conditions over the weekend, officials say they have not been able to measure the total acreage of the fires.
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