40-acre brush fire in Sorrento Valley prompts evacuations

A fast-growing brush fire has impacted 30 to 40 acres northeast of Interstate 5 and Sorrento Valley Boulevard. San Diego Fire-Rescue reported the blaze is moving at a dangerous rate, triggering mandatory evacuations for surrounding neighborhoods and the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Emergency crews are currently battling the flames to contain the spread. The incident occurred Monday morning, forcing residents and visitors out of the affected areas as the fire continues to expand rapidly across the landscape.