On May 23, 2025 at approximately 07:16 p.m., Escondido Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 843 S Escondido Blvd.  Initial reports from North Comm Dispatch indicated that multiple explosions had occurred and that the entire building was burning.  The first arriving unit found a commercial strip mall with 1 unit fully involved.  Due to the potential for the fire to spread and the size of the building, a second alarm was also requested.

Aggressive action by firefighters located, contained and controlled the fire and kept it from spreading to the entire building.  The main fire unit was destroyed and the adjoining unit suffered structural damage.    In all 9 Fire Engines, 2 Truck Companies, 2 Rescue Ambulances and 3 Battalion Chiefs responded to the fire.  No injuries were reported.

Escondido Police units provided road closures and assistance was provided by San Marcos Fire Department, Rancho Sante Fe Fire Department, and San Diego City Fire Department.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.