Breaking: Sunset Fire reported in San Diego County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Sunset fire

First discovered: 2:31 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sunset

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:31 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Sunset Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center