Emergency Alert: Active Fire in Pala (Updated)
Pala, CA—The Pala Band of Mission Indians has issued a Pala Emergency Alert (PEA) regarding an active fire on the Pala Reservation on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:11 a.m., CalFire declared the fire 100% contained.
Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:11 a.m. (PDT).
๏ Henderson Fire. 100% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego.
Active Fire in Pala
Friday, May 30, 2025
Pala, CA
Resources
- Cal Fire Incidents – Henderson Fire
- Watch Duty – Henderson Fire (not a state agency, powered by over 150 volunteer firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders)
- CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (Twitter feed with photos and video coverage of fire, #HendersonFire)
Updates
“Active fire in Pala east of Henderson Rd near shooting range. 5 acres burned with potential for 200. Fire response on site with air support en route. Stay alert and aware. Close windows and doors to keep smoke out. No evacuation orders at this time (6:17 pm 5/30/25).”
– PEA Alert, May 30, 2025, 6:18 p.m.
“Henderson Fire: IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER FOR AREAS OF PALA including Lugo Rd., east and north of Pala Admin and shooting range, 6:47 PM 5/30/25. See map: https://app.watchduty.org/i/49959“
– PEA Alert, May 30, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
“Henderson Fire updates including evacuation zones here: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/5/30/henderson-fire“
– PEA Alert, May 30, 2025, 6:57 p.m.
– May 30, 2025, 7:08 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 145 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
The fire is burning in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered. EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the firt, please follow all evacuation notices and orders.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 30, 2025, 7:34 p.m.
“Henderson Fire: ADDITIONAL MANDATORY EVACUATIONS along Pala Temecula Rd. Immediate threat to life and property in these zones. GO NOW if you are in a mandatory evacuation zone. Map: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/5/30/henderson-fire“
– PEA Alert, May 30, 2025, 7:38 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 5% Contained | 200 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters are in the area of Henderson Road and Pala Mission Road. A substantial number of additional resources have been ordered. EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are in place. If you are immediately affected by the firt, please follow all evacuation notices and orders.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 30, 2025, 10:53 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 5% Contained | 200 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 7:47 a.m.
– Boucher Hill West, May 31, 2025, 9:08 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 5% Contained | 300 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 9:39 a.m.
“Henderson Fire UPDATE: Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place. Fire is 300 acres and 15% contained. Keep doors and windows closed and use air purifiers to reduce smoke exposure. More: https://www.palatribe.com/2025/05/30/emergency-alert-active-fire-in-pala/“
– PEA Alert, May 31, 2025, 10:04 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 15% Contained | 300 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.
UPDATE: 5/31/25 10:20 – Aircraft continue to work assisting firefighters in containing the fire. A Very Large Airtanker has arrived and continues to make drops.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 10:23 a.m.
– Boucher Hill West, May 31, 2025, 10:09 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 15% Contained | 300 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.
UPDATE: 5/31/25 10:20 – Aircraft continue to work assisting firefighters in containing the fire. A Very Large Airtanker has arrived and continues to make drops.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 11:27 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 15% Contained | 300 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.
UPDATE: 5/31/25 10:20 – Aircraft continue to work assisting firefighters in containing the fire. A Very Large Airtanker has arrived and continues to make drops.
Update 5/31/25 15:00 – EVACUATION ORDERS ahve been downgraded to EVACUATION WARNINGS”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 3:05 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 15% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Firefighters were able to make progress last night as fire behavior was minimal. A substantial number of extra firefighters and equipment have been requested for today, as there will be work to fully contain the fire. The fire is burning in steep and rugged terrain near Pala Reservation.
EVACUATION ORDERS and WARNINGS are still in place.
UPDATE: 5/31/25 10:20 – Aircraft continue to work assisting firefighters in containing the fire. A Very Large Airtanker has arrived and continues to make drops.
Update 5/31/25 15:00 – EVACUATION ORDERS ahve been downgraded to EVACUATION WARNINGS”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 40% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
5/31/25 Evening Update: Firefighters continued their efforts in fire suppression today while working in steep and rugged terrain. The aggressive aerial support from fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft has helped slow the fire activity. Firefighter hand crews and bulldozers are actively constructing control lines around the fire’s perimeter to aid in mop-up operations.
One structure has been destroyed, this was a fifth wheel travel trailer. The residents have been offered assistance from the Red Cross.
All evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings, and the zones in Riverside County have returned to normal status. These warnings will remain in effect throughout the night and will be reassessed tomorrow morning.”
– fire.ca.gov, May 31, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 65% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
Note: Containment updated from 40% to 65%. Summary language is the same as the 7:06 p.m. update.
– fire.ca.gov, June 1, 2025, 6:11 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 65% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
6/1/25 Morning Update: Fire activity significantly decreased last night with the increased moisture and onshore influence, allowing firefighters to significantly increase the containment percentage. Overnight hand crews and dozers were able to complete control line around the perimeter of the fire. The focus today will be strengthening the control lines, mitigating hazards, and extinguishing hot spots.
Air attack is due over the fire this morning to reassess the need for aircraft and the temporary flight restriction. Two helicopters have been assigned to assist with mop-up today as needed.”
– fire.ca.gov, June 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 80% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
6/1/25 Afternoon Update: Due to favorable weather conditions and decreased fire activity the containment percentage has increased to 80%. The need for EVACUATION WARNINGS is being reassessed and future updates will be pushed if conditions change.”
– fire.ca.gov, June 1, 2025, 2:44 p.m.
“Henderson Fire. 95% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
6/2/25 Morning Update: The fire is listed as patrol status, where firefighters will continue to monitor for hotspots, mitigate any hazards, and monitor the control lines.
– fire.ca.gov, June 2, 2025, 9:31 a.m.
“Henderson Fire. 100% Contained | 256 Acres | 1 County: San Diego
– fire.ca.gov, June 3, 2025, 6:11 a.m.
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