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Mission Fire near Fallbrook: Map, evacuation updates as blaze burns along SR-76 and I-15
Multiple fires have broken out near Fallbrook, California, with four burning along SR-76 and about five more along the northbound I-15. Residents are urged to stay clear to allow firefighting aircraft to operate; updates note a northward shift in location, retardant drops by air tankers, and an eastbound SR-76 closure.
Why It Matters
Fire activity along major routes near Fallbrook could affect travel and evacuations in San Diego County.
Timeline
5 Events
Eastbound SR-76 closure between S Mission Road and Old Highway 395
May 2, 2026
Caltrans District 11 reported on X that eastbound State Route 76 is closed between S Mission Road and Old Highway 395 due to a brush fire.
Air tankers drop retardant on the blaze
May 2, 2026
Radio traffic indicates multiple air tankers have dropped fire retardant on that blaze.
Fire location shift north toward Sterling View Road
May 2, 2026
The Watch Duty incident map indicates the fire’s location has shifted north to reflect activity near the 4200 block of Sterling View Road.
CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire updates on X
May 2, 2026
CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire posted on X that firefighters are at scene with cooperators of multiple small fires near I-15 and Highway 76 and urged the public to avoid the area.
Multiple fires reported near Fallbrook along SR-76 and I-15
May 2, 2026
The article states four fires burning along SR-76 and about five more along the northbound I-15 near Fallbrook, with the fire also described as near Bonsall; the cause is not known at this time. Residents are urged to stay clear to allow firefighting aircraft to operate.