A vegetation fire burning along Rainbow Crest Road in the Rainbow area Wednesday has stopped in forward progression at 35 acres, according to Cal Fire officials.
Rainbow 3 Fire
The fire, dubbed Rainbow 3, broke out around 3 a.m., and an evacuation order has been issued, with San Diego County fire officials saying about 10 homes are being threatened.
Evacuations
Evacuation orders were issued by the San Diego Sheriff's Department, and temporary shelter is located at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1200 Old Highway 395 in Fallbrook.
The fire was 5% contained as of 12:43 p.m., and its cause remains under investigation.
If you live in Rainbow, be aware of increased law enforcement and firefighting activity. A brush fire is burning near Rainbow Crest Road.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) July 22, 2026
An EVACUATION ORDER is in place for the shaded area in red shown in the map below. It means everyone in the impacted areas must leave… pic.twitter.com/5M65n1JBdJ
