Thorn Fire
- 699 Acres
- 1 County: San Diego
07/15/2026 4:35 PM
07/15/2026 8:02 PM
Under Investigation
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
No team assigned
Buckthorn Trail and Clover Trail
Status reports
Evacuations in Progress
Evacuation Orders
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:
- SDC-2174
- SDC-2175
- SDC-2176
- SDC-2331
- SDC-2332
- SDC-2333
- SDC-2334
- SDC-2241
- SDC-2242
- SDC-2243
- SDC-2244
Evacuation Warnings
Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.
Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:
- SDC-2117
- SDC-2177
- SDC-2245
- SDC-2335
- SDC-2408
- SDC-2410
Incident Updates
Fire continues to burn to the east past Ribbonwood Road, toward McCain Valley Road.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been updated.
The Thorn Fire is now 699 acres.
The Thorn Fire is now 593 acres.
The fire continues to burn at a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. Residents in the affected area should follow all Evacuation Orders and Warnings immediately. Evacuating early helps ensure you and your family can leave safely before conditions worsen.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been updated.
The Thorn Fire is now 236 acres.
Fire has jumped Interstate 8. A significant amount of additional resources have been ordered.
Evacuation Orders and Warnings are in place for the Thorn Fire.
New incident in San Diego County - Thorn Fire is 30 acres with a moderate rate of spread in heavy fuels. There are structures threatened and Interstate 8 is closed in both directions.
Additional Information
Temporary Evacuation Point
Road Closures
Interstate 8 is closed in both directions until further notice.
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