Update: Rainbow Fire burns 1.6 acres in San Diego County

Published Apr 9, 2026 #Exit 54 nb 15 rainbow fire

Updated: 4:52 p.m. April 8

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 12:02 p.m. April 8

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Rainbow

Rainbow Fire initially started today at 12:02 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

It has burned 1.6 acres of private land after being active for four hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center