CREELMAN Fire, California
CREELMAN burned in California, United States, reaching about 347 acres (140 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Size reported at approximately 347 acres (140 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 315 acres (127 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 347 acres (140 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.0184, -116.8435
Current Situation
CREELMAN burned in California, United States, reaching about 347 acres (140 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 4 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Ramona (3.5 km NW), San Diego Country Estates (5.7 km E), San Pasqual (13.1 km NW), Eucalyptus Hills (18.2 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 156 km.
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Agency-reported size for CREELMAN Fire, California · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Ramona
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San Diego Country Estates
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San Pasqual
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Eucalyptus Hills
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Poway
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Lakeside
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Ramona at 2.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | CREELMAN |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CASDU-016718 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Ramona, San Diego |
| Latitude | 33.01836 |
| Longitude | -116.84346 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 5:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 347 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 451 |
| Estimated cost | $1,234,842 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Ramona (2.2 mi NW), San Diego Country Estates (3.5 mi E), San Pasqual (8.1 mi NW), Eucalyptus Hills (11 mi SW), Poway (12 mi W), Lakeside (12 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 2:49 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the CREELMAN Fire was approximately 347 acres (140 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The CREELMAN Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 33.0184, -116.8435. Nearby towns include Ramona (3.5 km NW), San Diego Country Estates (5.7 km E), San Pasqual (13.1 km NW), Eucalyptus Hills (18.2 km SW).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
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 Ramona (2.2 mi NW), San Diego Country Estates (3.5 mi E), San Pasqual (8.1 mi NW), Eucalyptus Hills (11 mi SW), Poway (12 mi W), Lakeside (12 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).