#Steele Fire

OVER 4,700 UNDER EVACUATION ORDERS FROM STEELE FIRE

East County Wildfire and Emergency Alerts

July 9, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – The Steele Fire has prompted evacuations of over 4,700 residents in Jamul and Rancho San Diego due to structure threast.  The fire began on Star Acres Drive in Rancho San Diego View map of areas under evacuation orders or warnings.

Evacuees can go to Steele Canyon High School.  


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