Sorrento Valley Brush Fire Burns 131 Acres, Reaches 15 Percent Containment
A brush fire ignited Sunday afternoon in Sorrento Valley, burning 131 acres and prompting an evacuation order. By Sunday evening, the San Diego Fire Department reported the fire was 15 percent contained.
San Diego, CA, August 16, 2026 —
A brush fire that started Sunday afternoon in Sorrento Valley has consumed approximately 131 acres and led to an evacuation order for the surrounding area. The San Diego Fire Department reported that by Sunday evening, the blaze was 15 percent contained.
The fire ignited in the afternoon hours on Sunday. Details regarding the cause of the fire were not immediately available. The incident prompted authorities to issue an evacuation order, affecting residents in the vicinity of the flames. The scope of the evacuation order was not specified.
Firefighting efforts were underway throughout Sunday afternoon and into the evening. As of Sunday evening, the San Diego Fire Department stated that containment efforts had reached 15 percent. Information regarding the number of personnel or resources deployed to combat the fire was not provided.
The total acreage burned was reported at 131 acres. Updates on the fire’s status, including progress on containment and any changes to evacuation orders, are expected as the situation develops. The San Diego Fire Department is leading the response to the incident.
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