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CURRENT STATUS OF WILDFIRES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

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Harris Fire
Harris Ranch Road & Hwy 94
San Diego County

This fire burned 90,440 acres and is 100 percent contained. The fire started on October 21 at Harris Ranch Road and Highway 94 in Portrero in San Diego County. There have been 21 civilian and 36 firefighter injuries, as well as five deaths on this fire. 211 homes and 262 outbuildings have been destroyed, and 259 additional structures are damaged. All evacuations have been lifted. 851 firefighters are assigned under a unified command. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $18.1 million. Harris Fire Information Line (619) 449-1462.

Witch Fire
Witch Creek Area East of Ramona
San Diego County

This fire has burned 197,990 acres and is 100 percent contained. Full containment October 31. The Witch Fire has joined the Poomacha fire in the north. Evacuations are lifted. 1,125 homes and 499 outbuildings have been destroyed. 77 homes and 25 outbuildings have been damaged. Additionally, 239 vehicles have been destroyed. 979 firefighters are assigned to this incident under unified command. There have been 40 injuries to firefighters, and two civilian fatalities reported. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $16.6 million. Witch Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Coronado Hills Fire - FINAL
South of Cal State San Marcos
San Diego County


This fire started October 22 and burned 250 acres south of Cal State San Marcos in San Diego County. Two outbuildings were destroyed in Discovery Hills and San Marcos. It is now 100 percent contained. Coronado Hills Fire Line (619) 590-3160.

Roca Fire - FINAL
East of Temecula
Riverside County

The Roca Fire burned 270 acres since October 21 and is 100 percent contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted.One home was destroyed and one injury was reported. Roca Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.

McCoy Fire - FINAL
Cleveland National Forest
San Diego County

This fire burned 300 acres and is 100 percent contained. The fire started October 21 in the Boulder Creek/Eagle Peak area of San Diego County. One residence and one outbuilding were destroyed. McCoy Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Wilcox Fire - FINAL
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

This 100 acre fire on Camp Pendleton is now 100 percent contained. Wilcox Fire Information Line (866) 430-2764.

Rosa Fire - FINAL
Near Temecula
Riverside County

This fire burned 411 acres and is 100 percent contained. Two outbuildings were destroyed by this fire. Evacuations have been lifted and residents may return to their homes. All roads are open. Rosa Fire Information Line (951) 940-6985.

Rice Fire - FINAL
Rice Canyon
San Diego County

This fire burned 9,472 acres in Rice Canyon in Northern San Diego County and is now 100 percent contained. 206 homes, 2 commercial properties and 40 outbuildings were destroyed. Evacuations have been were reported. 264 firefighters are still assigned to this fire under unified command. The estimated cost of this fire is $6.5 million. Rice Fire Information Line (619) 590-3160.

Horno/Ammo Fire - FINAL
Camp Pendleton
San Diego County

The Horno/Ammo Fire has burned 21,004 acres since October 23 and is now 100 percent contained. 69 firefighters are still assigned to this incident and six firefighters have been injured. The estimated cost of this fire is $700,000. Horno/Ammo Fire Information Line at (866) 430-2764.

 

 

 

 


Poomacha Fire
Highway 76, Pauma Valley
San Diego County

This fire started October 23 as a structure fire on the Lajolla Indian Reservation. It has burned 49,410 acres and is 85 percent contained. Full containment is expected November 3. The Poomacha Fire has joined with the Witch Fire to the south. 143 homes, 1 commercial property and 77 outbuildings have been destroyed.

This fire has resulted in 13 firefighter injuries. 2,098 firefighters are currently assigned to this incident under unified command with CAL FIRE and the Cleveland National Forest. The estimated cost of this fire to date is $13.2 million. Poomacha Fire Information Line (760) 751-7600.