Henderson Fire map & updates
The Henderson Fire is burning in San Diego County, CA (3 Miles N from OCEANSIDE, CA). Latest size 2,079 acres, 20% contained.
Henderson Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Henderson Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Oceanside, CA | 10 mi |
| San Clemente, CA | 13 mi |
| Carlsbad, CA | 13 mi |
| Vista, CA | 14 mi |
| Murrieta, CA | 18 mi |
| Temecula, CA | 18 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USMC.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 15, 2026
- Record last updated — October 17, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Henderson Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Fire | 1,335 | 2026 | 9 mi |
| Chaparral Fire | 1,427 | 2021 | 10 mi |
| India Fire | 1,100 | 2020 | 4 mi |
| Roblar Fire | 1,245 | 2016 | 6 mi |
| Horno Fire | 1,846 | 2015 | 4 mi |
| Grenade Fire | 2,025 | 2015 | 5 mi |
| Carl Fire | 4,000 | 2015 | 8 mi |
| Basilone Complex | 21,240 | 2014 | 2 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Henderson Fire?
In San Diego County, CA, 3 Miles N from OCEANSIDE, CA. The nearest city in our list is Oceanside, CA, about 10 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Henderson Fire?
2,079 acres (about 3 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Henderson Fire contained?
It was reported 20% contained.
What caused the Henderson Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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