Incident Update Scissors Fire
- Date:
- 11/03/2025
- Time:
- 7:21 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Scissors Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-11-02
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Highway 78 and S-2, Julian
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Diego
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 68
- Containment
- 60%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Firefighters made continued progress today on the Scissors Fire, increasing the overall containment. Crews continue to encounter extensive mop-up operations in areas with heavy fuels, which will require additional time and effort to fully secure.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 7
- Water Tenders
- 4
- Hand Crews
- 4
- Other
- 5
- Total Personnel
- 105
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Parks |

