Breaking: Point Fire reported in San Diego County on Aug. 23

Published Aug 23, 2025 #Highpoint fire

First discovered: 9:47 a.m. Aug. 23

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Point

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:47 a.m. in San Diego County, California.

Point Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center