Brush Fire Burns 550 Acres in Boulevard with Residents Ordered to Evacuate

Brush fire burns 550 acres in Boulevard with residents ordered to evacuate

Smoke from the Tulsi fire drifts over the road as CHP patrols monitor traffic. (Photo courtesy of the California Highway Patrol, El Cajon) A brush fire blackened hundreds of acres Tuesday near Golden Acorn Casino, threatening structures and prompting evacuations and a SigAlert. Ground and airborne crews worked to subdue the flames, which erupted at about 1 p.m. Tuesday off the 37000 block of Tusil Road, according to Cal Fire. Within two hours, t…

Evacuations issued as brush fire rapidly spreads to 30 acres near I-8 in San Diego

A brush fire broke out in the 37000 block of Tusil Road on Campo Reservation in San Diego County, spreading to 15 acres within 30 minutes and threatening structures. Cal Fire firefighters responded to the scene and ordered more resources to help douse the fire.

Firefighters battle fast-growing wildfire in Campo; closures on I-8

CalFire is battling a vegetation fire, named Tusil Fire, in the 37000 block of Tusil Road, on Campo Reservation. The fire is currently at 30 acres with a critical rate of spread. There is an immediate structure threat in the area, according to CalFire. #TusilFire [update] The fire is now 30 acres and is spreading towards the I-8 Freeway. pic.twitter.com/dvXkcm37kS— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) May 19, 2026 CalFire said the f…

I-8 Brush Blaze Sparks Evacuations, Casino Shelter On Campo Reservation

A fast-moving brush fire roared to life this afternoon on the Campo Reservation, sending up a thick plume of smoke visible from Interstate 8 and quickly triggering evacuation warnings in nearby communities. The blaze started near Tusil Road and tore through light, dry fuels while fire crews scrambled to build a perimeter and keep the flames from reaching the freeway. With the fire pressing toward I-8, additional engines and aircraft were called …

Tusil Fire: Evacuation orders for some residents in Campo

The KPBS wildfire alert graphic is pictured in this undated image.(KPBS Staff)Tusil Fire Crews are working to contain a brush fire that has burned hundreds of acres near 37000 block of Tusil Road on the Campo Reservation, with some structures being threatened, according to San Diego County Fire.As of 5:07 p.m., the fire had burned approximately 550 acres, is 10% contained and has crossed Interstate 8, according to Cal Fire. I-8 westbound at Stat…