CAMPO, Calif. (KGTV) — A brush fire that erupted on the Campo Reservation Tuesday afternoon forced evacuations and led to road closures after it crossed Interstate 8 in the area.
According to Cal Fire, the fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the 37000 block of Tusil Road, just north of I-8 and Live Oak Springs. About two hours later, the fire crossed I-8 and burned at least 30 acres.
As of 5:29 p.m. Wednesday evening, the blaze has scorched 820 acres and is 55% contained, Cal Fire said.
Evacuation orders have been reduced to evacuation warnings for zones SDC-2172, SDC-2170 and SDC 2240. The evacuation warning has been lifted for zone SDC -171, according to the Genasys Evacuation Map.
All Interstate 8 eastbound lanes are now open. The #2 lane on westbound Interstate 8 continues to be closed from west of Crestwood Road to east of La Posta Road.
🚨 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚨
05/20/2026 @ 4:55pm
All Interstate 8 eastbound lanes are now open.
Westbound Interstate 8 still has the #2 lane closed from west of Crestwood Road to east of La Posta Road due to the #TusilFire
Please continue to use caution through the area and expect…
— CHP El Cajon (@CHP_El_Cajon) May 20, 2026
No injuries linked to the fire were immediately reported.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
