Update: Ruddy Fire burns 0.5 acres in San Diego County

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Updated: 1:27 p.m. May 2

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12:28 p.m. May 2

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ruddy

Ruddy Fire initially started today at 12:28 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

It has burned 0.5 acres of private land after being active for less than an hour. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM.