Smoke Advisory

INCIDENT: Rainbow Fire

AFFECTED AREA: Extreme Northern San Diego County

AFFECTED COMMUNITIES: Areas around Rainbow, Pala, and Pauma Valley

The Rainbow Fire is burning in an area between Rainbow and Pala. Southerly winds are gentle and blowing the smoke mostly towards the north. Winds will continue blowing smoke to the north and northeast through Wednesday evening.

In areas of heavy smoke near the fire, assume that air quality levels are unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy for all individuals.  In areas with minor smoke impacts, assume that air quality levels range from moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups.

If you are near the affected communities and smell smoke it is advised that you limit physical/outdoor activity.  If possible, stay indoors to limit your exposure to fine particulate matter and ozone, especially those residents with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children.

Incident Response Resources and Information

Last Updated: 12:00 p.m. 7/22/2026