The Brief

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. - A wildfire exploded near the border between San Diego and Riverside counties on Friday.

Henderson Fire

What we know:

The Henderson Fire sparked shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, near the intersection of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road in San Diego County, according to Cal Fire .

The fire has already burned nearly 200 acres and is 5% contained, Cal Fire said.

What we know:

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Henderson Fire evacuations

Evacuations issued related to the Henderson Fire in San Diego County. Evacuation orders are in red. Evacuation warnings are in yellow. Orders as of 9:15 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Credit: @SDSheriff via X)

Why you should care:

Evacuations have been ordered in San Diego County, while part

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