Incident Update Grove 2 Fire

Date:
07/26/2024
Time:
7:45 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Grove 2 Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-24
Incident Status
Active
Location
Northeast of Sunshine Summit, CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Counties
San Diego
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Diego Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
863
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity remained low throughout the night, allowing firefighters to increase containment. All evacuation orders were downgraded to evacuation warnings at 8 pm last night allowing for repopulation, except for the area immediately around the fire. The road closure at Chihuahua Valley Road is now limited to residents only, permitting them to return to their homes. However, residents should stay vigilant for the possibility of reissued evacuation orders if fire conditions intensify. Please use caution and drive safely in the area, fire apparatus and crews will be working in the area. Noise and dust will be constant throughout the day and night as vehicles and crews traverse local roads.

 

Firefighters will continue their efforts today, with additional access points to the east side of the fire opened by dozers. Conditions are expected to be similar to the past few days, with increased storm cell buildup in the area.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • SDC-0048B
  • SDC-0076B
  • SDC-0077B

Evacuation Warnings

  • SDC-0048A
  • SDC-0076A
  • SDC-0077A
  • SDC-0078
  • SDC-0079
  • SDC-0080
  • SDC-0126
  • SDC-0127
  • SDC-0172
  • SDC-0174
  • SDC-0175

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
22
Water Tenders
11
Helicopters
6
Dozers
7
Hand Crews
13
Other
43
Total Personnel
371

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
San Diego Sheriff's Department, San Diego County Fire Protection District, US Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, California Highway Patrol, US Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Vista Irrigation District, Los Coyotes Reservation