Tusil Fire
- 100% Contained
- 820 Acres
- 1 County: San Diego
05/19/2026 1:00 PM
05/27/2026 12:40 PM
05/20/2026 7:03 AM
Under Investigation
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Tusil Road, Campo Reservation
Status reports
Incident Updates
The Tusil Fire is now 100% contained.
Firefighters held the fire within its current footprint overnight, with no additional growth reported. Crews continue to search for and extinguish interior hot spots within the fire perimeter to further strengthen containment. Fire suppression repair operations remain ongoing, including rehabilitation of dozer lines and other areas impacted during suppression efforts.
EVACUTION WARNINGS are lifted.
Firefighters increased containment of the fire to 55% this evening as favorable weather conditions and moderated fire behavior supported suppression efforts. Crews will remain committed throughout the night to strengthen control lines and mitigate hazards along Interstate 8.
Evacuation Orders in the affected area have been downgraded to Evacuation Warnings, and all road closures related to the incident have been lifted.
The size of the fire has been decreased to 820 acres, due to more accurate mapping provided by CAL FIRE Intelligence aircraft.
Evacuation warnings have been updated.
Fire activity moderated overnight, allowing firefighters to strengthen containment lines and continue making progress toward full containment. Aircraft will be over the fire beginning at 8:00 a.m. to assess conditions and provide aerial support to ground resources.
Tusil Fire is now 25% contained.
Evacuation orders and warnings have been updated. Please review the latest information and stay alert for further updates.
The fire is 1,000 acres 10% contained. Firefighters are making good progress on the fire and working hard to stop the forward rate of spread.
The fire has grown to 550 acres and is now 10% contained. Fire activity remains active as the fire has spotted across Interstate 8, challenging containment efforts. Firefighters continue to aggressively attack the fire from the ground and air.
Residents in the area are urged to evacuate immediately if directed or feel unsafe. Please remain alert to changing conditions, monitor for evacuation updates, and be prepared to leave.
Firefighters and aircraft continue to work in coordination to keep the fire north of Interstate 8. Structures in the area remain threatened, and Interstate 8 remains closed as firefighting operations continue. Crews are aggressively working to gain containment and protect structures in the area.
The Tusil Fire is now 350 acres.
The Tusil Fire is now 100 acres and 10% contained.
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- SDC-2033
- SDC-2169
- SDC-2170
- SDC-2171
- SDC-2172
- SDC-2173
- SDC-2240
- SDC-2325
- SDC-2326
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- SDC-2324
Fire will reach Interstate 8 in the next 30 minutes. Please avoid the area.
The Tusil Fire is now 30 acres.
The Tusil Fire is now 15 acres.
New incident in San Diego County- Tusil Fire, is 10 acres with an immediate structure threat. Additional resources have been ordered.
Agency Information
San Diego Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, United States Forest Service, United States Wildland Fire Service, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, United States Bureau of Land Management, American Red Cross, United States Customs and Border Patrol, La Posta Band of Mission Indians, Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Campo Band of Mission Indians
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