Incident Update Henderson Fire

Date:
05/31/2025
Time:
11:25 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Henderson Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-05-30
Incident Status
Active
Location
Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
300
Containment
15%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.

 

EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.

 

UPDATE: 5/31/25 10:20 - Aircraft continue to work assisting firefighters in containing the fire. A Very Large Airtanker has arrived and continues to make drops.

Incident Photos and Videos

Henderson Fire | May 2025 | Flickr

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

SDC-0040

SDC-0041

SDC-0042

SDC-0063

SDC-0064

SDC-0065

SDC-0112

SDC-0113

SDC-0114

SDC-0115

SDC-0159

 

Evacuation Warnings

SDC-0043

SDC-0066

SDC-0116

SDC-0117

SDC-0118

SDC-0158

PFD-2385

PFD-2263

RVC-2364

 

Temporary Evacuation Point

Pala Casino Parking Lot, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
25
Water Tenders
7
Helicopters
3
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
10
Total Personnel
251

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL