Update: Airport Fire burns 3.5 acres in San Diego County

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Updated: 12 p.m. June 8

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 11:42 a.m. June 8

Initial location: Airport Road & Benet Hill, Oceanside, San Diego County, Calif.

Fire unit: Oceanside City Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Airport Fire

Airport Fire initially started today at 11:42 a.m. at Airport Road & Benet Hill, Oceanside in San Diego County, California.

It has burned 3.5 acres after being active for less than an hour. At present, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Evacuation information from Cal Fire

Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

SDC-0427

Evacuation Warnings

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for the following zones:

SDC-0428

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM.