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Creelman Brush Fire Grows to 347 Acres, 60% Contained

7/24/2026

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Cal Fire said the Creelman brush fire started near 310 Creelman Lane in Ramona on Wednesday.
The fire grew to 347 acres and was 60% contained by evening.
A Cal Fire helicopter rescued two civilians trapped near the blaze.
Evacuation orders affected neighborhoods north of San Vicente Road and west of Arena Way.
The Red Cross opened an overnight shelter at Olive Peirce Middle School.

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Cal Fire said the Creelman brush fire started near 310 Creelman Lane in Ramona on Wednesday.
The fire grew to 347 acres and was 60% contained by evening.
A Cal Fire helicopter rescued two civilians trapped near the blaze.
Evacuation orders affected neighborhoods north of San Vicente Road and west of Arena Way.
The Red Cross opened an overnight shelter at Olive Peirce Middle School.