Update: Atkins Fire burns two acres in San Diego County

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Updated: 4:51 p.m. April 19

First discovered: 3:37 p.m. April 19

Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Atkins

Atkins Fire initially started today at 3:37 p.m. in in San Diego County, California.

It has burned two acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM.