Update: Atkins Fire burns two acres in San Diego County

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Watkins fire

Updated: 4:51 p.m. April 19

First discovered: 3:37 p.m. April 19

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Atkins

Atkins Fire initially started today at 3:37 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

It has burned two acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center