Dehesa 7 Fire 50% Contained, Evacuation Orders Lifted
The Dehesa 7 Fire in San Diego is now 50% contained, and all evacuation orders have been lifted.
San Diego, CA, August 20, 2026 —
The Dehesa 7 Fire, located in San Diego, has reached 50% containment, according to recent reports. Officials have also announced that all evacuation orders related to the fire have been lifted.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire, the total acreage burned, and the resources deployed to combat the blaze were not immediately available.
The containment percentage indicates that firefighters have established a significant control line around the fire’s perimeter, preventing its further spread. The lifting of evacuation orders means that residents in the previously affected areas are now permitted to return to their homes.
Information on the timeline of containment progress and when the fire was initially reported was not provided in the summary.
The Dehesa 7 Fire response involved multiple agencies and personnel, though specific numbers were not detailed. The status of any ongoing suppression efforts or mop-up operations was also not specified.
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