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The Lilac Fire was a wildfire that burned in Bonsall, California. The fire burned through 4,100 acres. The fire threatened the cities of Oceanside, Vista and Bonsall.

The fire was first reported on 7 December 2017 at 11:15 AM PST.

Governor Jerry Brown issued a state of emergency for San Diego County. California State University San Marcos and Palomar College cancelled classes and were closed for the rest of the week.

On 16 December, the fire was fully contained.

The fire was part of the December 2017 Southern California wildfires.

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