What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of October 20, 2026, the Henderson Fire is fully contained after burning near Brown Street and Henderson Street at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, Southern California. The fire affected the military installation near Oceanside and the Interstate 5 corridor (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Henderson Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Henderson Fire included:
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Camp Pendleton
- Interstate 5 corridor between Harbor Drive and Basilone Road
- Las Flores (41 Area)
- Las Pulgas (43 Area)
What is the current containment status of the Henderson Fire?
As of October 20, 2026, the Henderson Fire is 100% contained after burning 3,260 acres.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, warnings, and advisories for the Henderson Fire have been lifted.
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.
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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 October 20, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
