Incident Update Grove 2 Fire

Date:
07/27/2024
Time:
8:32 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Grove 2 Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-24
Incident Status
Active
Location
Northeast of Sunshine Summit, CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
863
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
2
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire remains within control lines as firefighters work toward achieving full containment. Suppression repair efforts are ongoing, with careful attention given to avoiding damage to culturally sensitive sites. As containment increases, the demobilization of excess resources is underway.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • SDC-0048B
  • SDC-0076B
  • SDC-0077B

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
15
Water Tenders
12
Helicopters
2
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
8
Other
86
Total Personnel
317

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
San Diego County Fire Protection District, Bureau of Land Managment, Vista Irrigation District.