Thorn Fire Near Boulevard Reaches 75% Containment After Burning 1,234 Acres
The Thorn Fire near Boulevard in San Diego County has burned 1,234 acres and is 75% contained. Evacuations have been lifted, and all lanes of I-8 have been reopened. The fire started as a structure fire and spread into vegetation.
San Diego, CA, July 23, 2026 —
The Thorn Fire, located near Boulevard in San Diego County, has consumed approximately 1,234 acres and is now 75% contained, according to recent reports.
Evacuation orders for the area have been lifted, and authorities have reopened all lanes of Interstate 8 (I-8), which had been closed due to the fire.
The incident began as a structure fire before spreading into nearby vegetation, fueling its rapid growth.
Further details regarding the cause of the initial structure fire and the timeline of containment efforts were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Renee Schmiedeberg on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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