Breaking: Romeo Fire reported in San Diego County on April 29

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First discovered: 5:09 p.m. April 29

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Romeo

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:09 p.m. at in San Diego County, California.

Romeo Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 5:31 PM.