Border Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 7,609 Acres
  • 1 County: San Diego
Last Updated
10/24/2022 11:15 AM
Date Started
06/19/2016 11:03 AM
Date Contained
06/30/2016 6:30 PM
Location Information
off Highway 188 and Highway 94 near Tecate
Latitude / Longitude
[32.60729,-116.63028]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 78
    Personnel

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

Status Update

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines and mop up on the fire. SDG&E and AT&T continue to make repairs on many of the downed power lines and the replacement of poles. Suppression repair has been implemented and is ongoing. Residents are asked to listen and follow the direction of the all emergency personnel.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 3
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 16
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 2
    Fatality
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Fatalities

Agency Information

CAL FIRE San Diego Unit

SDG&E

San Diego County Fire

Border Patrol

Cal Trans

CHP

San Diego Sheriff

BLM

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Red Cross

2-1-1

San Diego County OES