Breaking: Deadend Fire reported in San Diego County on July 30

Published Jul 31, 2026 #Deadend fire

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 12:36 p.m. July 30

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Deadend

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:36 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Deadend Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence for three hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center