Breaking: Montezuma 2 Fire reported in San Diego County on May 16

Published May 16, 2026 #Montezuma 2 fire

First discovered: 12:10 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Montezuma 2

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

Montezuma 2 Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center