Tusil

Here is a detailed situation report on the Tusil Fire based on the latest official data from the last 72 hours.

Tusil Fire Report - May 22, 2026

Fire Start, Size and Growth

Start Date/Time/Location: The Tusil Fire ignited at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, near the 37000 block of Tusil Road on the Campo Indian Reservation, just north of Interstate 8 in Boulevard, San Diego County.
Size and Containment: As of Friday morning, May 22, 2026, the fire has burned 820 acres and has reached 100% containment. The acreage was recently revised down from an initial estimate of 1,000 acres due to more accurate mapping provided by CAL FIRE Intelligence aircraft.
Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread: The fire initially experienced a critical rate of spread through dry brush, moving south toward the freeway and jumping Interstate 8 in a few spots. Within the first two hours, fast-moving flames charred several dozen acres on the reservation grounds.
Containment Efforts: A robust, multi-agency response included approximately 178 personnel, 25 engines, seven hand crews, two water tenders, one dozer, and two helicopters. At least 12 agencies, operating under a Unified Command that included the CAL FIRE San Diego Unit and the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, assisted in the effort. Firefighters are currently focused on identifying and extinguishing interior hot spots and conducting fire suppression repair operations, including the rehabilitation of dozer lines.

Emergency Information

Evacuations and Sheltering:
Mandatory Evacuation Orders: All previous evacuation orders (which initially included zones SDC-2170, SDC-2172, and SDC-2240) have been lifted.
Evacuation Warnings: All evacuation warnings for surrounding zones have also been lifted as the threat to the community has diminished.
Evacuation Shelters and Information: During the height of the incident, a temporary evacuation point and shelter was established at the Golden Acorn Casino, located at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Campo.

Road and Infrastructure Closures:

• All road closures related to the incident have been lifted.
• Previously, the California Highway Patrol had shut down stretches of Interstate 8, including westbound at State Route 94 and eastbound at Kitchen Creek Road, with traffic temporarily diverted to Old Highway 80.

For more information, visit:

• CAL FIRE Current Incidents
• AlertSanDiego Emergency Map
• San Diego County Emergency Services

Current Impact

Impacts:
Injuries and Fatalities: The Tusil Fire is reported as a non-injury fire. There have been no civilian or firefighter injuries or fatalities.
Structures Impacted: The fire spread perilously close to back-country neighborhoods but thankfully damaged no homes. One outbuilding and one vehicle were reported damaged when the fire jumped the freeway.
Notable Impacts: The fire impacted rural areas and grounds on the Campo Indian Reservation. It also caused significant temporary disruptions to travel along the Interstate 8 corridor.

Safety Concerns:
Power Outages: No widespread power outages have been reported in connection with this fire.
Air Quality and Health Risks: While the fire is fully contained, smoldering remnants may still produce localized smoke. Residents with respiratory conditions should remain cautious if smoke is visible or smelled in the area.
Ongoing Hazards: Fire crews and heavy equipment remain in the area for cleanup and suppression repair. The public is advised to drive safely and yield to emergency personnel along local roads and I-8.

Ongoing Outlook

Containment Projections: Fire crews successfully achieved 100% containment as of Friday morning. While the fire is fully contained and its forward progress has been stopped, this does not mean the fire is completely extinguished. Firefighters will remain on the scene to patrol the area, strengthen control lines, and ensure that no interior hot spots cross the containment perimeter.
Weather and Wind Warnings: Favorable weather conditions and moderated fire behavior over the last 48 hours greatly assisted suppression efforts. There are currently no critical red flag warnings impeding the mop-up operations.

Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate

Cause: The cause of the Tusil Fire remains under active investigation by authorities.
Weather and Climate: Initial rapid spread was driven by dry brush and local environmental conditions typical of the region. However, moderated weather conditions and favorable winds in the days following the ignition allowed firefighters to gain the upper hand quickly and prevent further catastrophic spread.

For more information, visit:

• CAL FIRE Current Incidents
• AlertSanDiego Emergency Map
• San Diego County Emergency Services