Breaking: Bobcat #003 Fire reported in San Diego County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Bobcat #003 fire

First discovered: 1:55 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bobcat #003

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:55 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Bobcat #003 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center