Breaking: Sunset Fire reported in San Diego County on May 16

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First discovered: 2:31 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sunset

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:31 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Sunset Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM.