What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 7, 2026, the Border 6 Fire originated near Tijuana, Mexico, and spread north across the U.S.-Mexico border into Southern California.
The wildfire burned in the vicinity of Marron Valley, Dulzura, Barrett Junction, and the Tijuana River Drainage area in southeastern San Diego County. The fire was located in rugged terrain with dense, dry vegetation near the international border, which made suppression efforts challenging (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Border 6 Fire included:
- Barrett Junction
- Campo
- Cottonwood Creek
- Dulzura
- Jamul
- Marron Valley
- Mine Canyon Truck Trail area
- Tecate
Smoke from the fire continues to affect nearby communities, particularly areas near Tecate and Campo where smoke advisories remained in effect.
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of June 7, 2026, the Border 6 Fire burned approximately 2,525 acres across the United States and Mexico, including about 1,516 acres in California and approximately 1,009 acres in Mexico.
The fire was ultimately 100% contained. Firefighters reinforced containment lines and conducted mop-up operations on remaining hot spots until full containment was achieved.
Ground and aerial firefighting resources on both sides of the border remained engaged in suppression efforts as crews made steady progress against the fire (2).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and related alerts associated with the Border 6 Fire were lifted, and no evacuation restrictions remained in effect.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 7, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
