Breaking: Star Fire reported in San Diego County on April 18

Published Apr 19, 2026 #Morningstar fire

First discovered: 8:28 p.m. April 18

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Star

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:28 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

Star Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center