Breaking: Bobcat #002 Fire reported in San Diego County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Bobcat #002 fire

First discovered: 12:57 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bobcat #002

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:57 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Bobcat #002 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center