What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of January 30, 2025, the Border 2 wildfire was a fire in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, situated near Otay Mountain (1)(2). The fire was active approximately a half-mile west of Doghouse Junction in San Diego County, California.

It is full controlled.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The wildfire and wildfire smoke affected several nearby towns and cities including:

• Chula Vista
• El Cajon
• Dulzura
• Otay Lakes
• Otay Ranch
• San Diego

The Border 2 fire prompted some evacuations in the region. 

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of January 30, the Border 2 Fire is 100% contained (3). The fire had spread to 6,625 acres.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

There were evacuation orders and warnings for multiple zones in the affected areas, largely south of State Highway 94, east of Bella Largo, and in the vicinity of the Lower Otay Reservoir.

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 January 30, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.