The Henderson Fire, which ignited Friday evening near Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road in northern San Diego County, has now been fully contained after burning 256 acres and destroying one structure The blaze initially prompted evacuation orders for communities near the Pala Indian Reservation, with warnings extending into Riverside County as flames spread quickly through steep, brush-covered terrain.
Aggressive firefighting efforts, including aerial support and over 100 personnel, helped slow the fire’s progress over the weekend. By Sunday, all evacuation orders had been downgraded to warnings, and by Monday, authorities lifted the remaining alerts as crews completed control lines and focused on extinguishing hotspots The fire is now under patrol status, with firefighters monitoring the area for any flare-ups and working to mitigate lingering hazards.
Road closures affected Henderson Road, Pala Mission Road, and nearby routes during the height of the incident, but most have since reopened as the situation stabilized The cause of the Henderson Fire remains under investigation, and no injuries have been reported.
