Henderson Fire burns 1,404 acres on Camp Pendleton, prompting partial I‑5 closure
The Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton burned 1,404 acres and temporarily closed sections of Interstate 5 before the evacuation order for the 41 Area was lifted.
Key points
- The fire started on Oct. 15, 2026 on Camp Pendleton.
- It had burned 1,404 acres by 8 p.m. local time, according to CalFire.
- Parts of Interstate 5 within the base were closed temporarily.
- The evacuation order for the 41 Area was lifted later that evening.
The Henderson Fire erupted on Camp Pendleton on October 15, 2026, and had burned 1,404 acres as of 8 p.m. local time, according to CalFire.
Parts of Interstate 5 within the base were closed for a time on October 15 while the fire burned.
Later that evening, the evacuation order for the 41 Area was lifted.
Your questions, answered
How many acres did the Henderson Fire burn?
It burned 1,404 acres.
Was Interstate 5 closed because of the fire?
Yes, sections of Interstate 5 on the base were closed for a time on Oct. 15.
When was the evacuation order for the 41 Area lifted?
The evacuation order was lifted later that evening on Oct. 15.
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