Breaking: Canal 2 Fire reported in San Diego County on Aug. 10

Published Aug 11, 2026 #Canal 2 fire

First discovered: 6:43 p.m. Aug. 10

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Canal 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:43 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Canal 2 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center