India, June 13 -- A wildfire, dubbed the Claro Fire, broke out near Lake San Marcos, California, on Thursday, sending smoke across Carlsbad, La Costa Oaks, and Encinitas.

According to Watch Duty, the fire has grown to 40 acres and has the potential to spread to 100 acres. As of now, no structures are threatened. Fire crews, including helicopters and ground units, are actively working to contain the blaze.

An Evacuation Order has been issued for Zone SDC-0918 and Zone 0917. See the evacuation map here.

The Carlsbad Police Department shared an update on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire and police are on scene responding to a brush fire in the canyon behind the 7500 block of Camino Minero, near Corte Claro and Paseo Encino (just off Rancho San...