Incident Update Penny Fire

Date:
02/27/2025
Time:
9:10 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Penny Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-02-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Sunrise Highway, North of Penny Pines Trailhead
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
Cleveland National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
10
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire crews have stopped the forward rate of spread at 9 acres and are making good progress on containment. Aircraft have retardant surrounding the fire's perimeter, and ground crews have a hose-lay around the fire.