Incident Update Thorn Fire

Date:
07/15/2026
Time:
8:41 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Thorn Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-15
Incident Status
Active
Location
Buckthorn Trail and Clover Trail
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
699
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

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

Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:

  • SDC-2117
  • SDC-2177
  • SDC-2245
  • SDC-2335
  • SDC-2408
  • SDC-2410

Temporary Evacuation Point

A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at:
Golden Acorn Casino
1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo

Road Closures

Interstate 8 is closed in both directions until further notice.