Update: Mexico Assist Fire burns 2,200 acres in San Diego County since June 19

Published Jun 20, 2025 #Mexico assist fire

Updated: 7:39 a.m. June 20

First discovered: 15 hours ago, 4:05 p.m. June 19

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire San Deigo Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mexico Assist Fire

Mexico Assist Fire initially started 4:05 p.m. June 19 in San Diego County, California.

After being active for 15 hours, it has burned 2,200 acres. A crew of 39 firefighters is working on site.

The firefighting efforts will involve one dozer and two hand crews. According to Cal Fire, “Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.”

Cal Fire status update

Situation Summary

Fire crews are providing assistance within Mexico on a vegetation fire. The fire is reported to be approximately 2200 acres in size, 0% contained and has a slow rate of spread. The fire is located southeast of the Community of Campo, California. Crews are working approximately 1/2 mile south of the U. S. Border.

Source: Cal Fire