Incident Update Border 79 Fire
- Date:
- 12/10/2024
- Time:
- 11:52 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Border 79 Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-12-10
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Near Hwy 94 & Barrett Smith Rd, Barrett Junction
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Diego
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 30
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is well-established and wind-driven on the northwest side of Tecate Peak. Incident command has requested a significant augmentation of firefighting resources.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 20
- Water Tenders
- 4
- Helicopters
- 2
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 8
- Total Personnel
- 175
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Sheriff's Office, US Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, San Diego Fire - Rescue, Santee Fire, Chula Vista Fire, |