Breaking: Backwood Fire reported in San Diego County on March 10

Published Mar 10, 2026 #Backwood fire

First discovered: 10:33 a.m. March 10

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Backwood

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:33 a.m. in in San Diego County, California.

Backwood Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center