"This fire is notable for its rapid initial spread to 132 acres within hours of discovery, highlighting the potential for significant impact in a short time frame."
The CHURCH 2 wildfire was discovered on August 17, 2026, in San Diego County, California, at coordinates 32.6874°N, 116.3619°W. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest update, the fire has burned 132 acres with no containment reported and the cause remains undetermined. No personnel, cost, or fire behavior details have been released, indicating the situation is still developing. The incident remains active and monitoring continues.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: San Diego Foothills. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed.
IRWIN ID: {112B9B87-43FE-49C0-98C3-CBC6277625C4}
Discovered: Aug 17, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BIA
Coordinates: 32.677, -116.3547
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The CHURCH 2 Fire has burned 132 acres as of August 17, 2026.
The CHURCH 2 Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The CHURCH 2 Fire is burning in San Diego, CA.
No, the CHURCH 2 Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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