Breaking: Calico Fire reported in San Diego County on May 2

Published May 2, 2026 #Calico fire

First discovered: 1:49 p.m. May 2

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Calico

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:49 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

Calico 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