CARLSBAD–City officials provided a new estimate for property damaged or destroyed during the Poinsettia Fire on Wednesday.
Eight homes, an 18-unit apartment complex and two commercial structures in Carlsbad have been damaged or destroyed, Carlsbad officials say. Total damage is estimated at $18.5 million.
The City also announced that evacuation orders have been lifted and residents may return to their homes in the following areas:
· East of El Camino Real, south of Alga Road. Recommended route is westbound on Alga from Melrose or northbound on El Camino Real from La Costa
· Aviara Parkway from Poinsettia to Ambrosia. Recommended route is from the west, traveling eastbound on Poinsettia to Aviara Parkway.
· South of Aviara Parkway
· Following streets North of Aviara Parkway: Blackrail, Nightshade, Tohee, Cormorant and Baccharis
· All hotels on Palomar Airport Road near the airport are open
