India, March 13 -- A fire was reported in Poway in San Diego, California on Thursday. The blaze could reportedly be seen from Sabre Springs which is a over 3 miles away. Visuals shared on social media showed thick smoke rising there.

"Sabre Springs residents be on alert. Fire in neighborhood on Briardale near assisted living facility. We called 911 and asked for air power in addition to trucks. May be a propane tank that exploded," one person wrote on Facebook.

Another shared a video and wrote "Black smoke near houses in Sabre Springs. Fire engines are on the way."

Yet another wrote "This is in Poway (helicopter just went overhead) please be careful- and safe."

The Poway Fire Department is yet to comment on the matter.

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