"This fire is notable due to its containment status and the resources committed to managing it, with 218 personnel and an estimated cost of $2,119,000."
The MATEO wildfire is located in San Diego County, California, at a latitude of 33.46244883121 and a longitude of -117.48767901238. The fire was discovered on June 15, 2026, and is believed to have been caused by human activity. The fire is currently 100% contained, with no official information currently available on the fire's growth rate. The fire is being managed by an unspecified jurisdictional agency, with 218 personnel and an estimated cost of $2,119,000. The fire behavior is currently minimal, with some flanking and smoldering.
Official source description: 10 Miles N from Camp Pendleton, CA
Minimal; Flanking; Smoldering
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently 100% contained and the fire behavior is minimal.
IRWIN ID: {6520B94E-7CC5-404E-888C-8AFBB5BB31F9}
Discovered: Jun 15, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $2,119,000
Coordinates: 33.4624, -117.4877
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The MATEO Fire has burned 1,335 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the MATEO Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The MATEO Fire is burning in San Diego, CA.
No, the MATEO Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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