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Updated: 6:17 p.m. July 31
First discovered: 4 hours ago, 2:13 p.m. July 31
Initial location: East Grade Road, Northwest of Lake Henshaw, San Diego County, Calif.
Fire unit: Unified Command: Cal Fire San Diego Unit and USFS
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Grade Fire
Grade Fire initially started today at 2:13 p.m. on East Grade Road, Northwest of Lake Henshaw in San Diego County, California.
Since its discovery four hours ago, it has burned 170 acres. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.
Source: Cal Fire
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This story was originally published July 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM.