Breaking: Adams Fire reported in San Diego County on May 18

Published May 18, 2026 #Adams fire

First discovered: 1:46 p.m. May 18

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Adams

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:46 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Adams Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center