NCFR3 209 Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
33.3666, -117.1290
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Rainbow
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Fallbrook
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Bonsall
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Temecula
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Hidden Meadows
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Valley Center
Largest Fires in California
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Rainbow at 3.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: Extreme).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | NCFR3 209 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CASDU-016742 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | San Diego |
| Latitude | 33.36664 |
| Longitude | -117.12904 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Rainbow (3.2 mi N), Fallbrook (7.1 mi W), Bonsall (7.8 mi SW), Temecula (8.8 mi N), Hidden Meadows (9.8 mi S), Valley Center (12 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 10:13 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The NCFR3 209 Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The NCFR3 209 Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.3666, -117.1290. Nearby towns include Rainbow (5.2 km N), Fallbrook (11.4 km W), Bonsall (12.5 km SW), Temecula (14.2 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Rainbow (3.2 mi N), Fallbrook (7.1 mi W), Bonsall (7.8 mi SW), Temecula (8.8 mi N), Hidden Meadows (9.8 mi S), Valley Center (12 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 93°F, 30% humidity, 10 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 29 minutes ago).