Fire crews scored a crucial win Friday afternoon in San Diego County, where a vegetation blaze tagged the #LandmarkFire had its forward spread halted, according to Cal Fire officials.
In a 2:07 p.m. update today, Cal Fire San Diego reported that firefighters were “making good progress” on the blaze and that the forward rate of spread had been stopped. The announcement offered an early look at how the fight was going while crews continued working to secure the perimeter.
Official update
In a post on X, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire said crews were “making good progress” and confirmed “the forward rate of spread has been stopped.” The agency added that firefighters were constructing and improving control lines as part of the suppression strategy, a key step in turning a fast-moving incident into something more manageable.
#LandmarkFire [update 5/1/26 2:07 PM] Fire crews are making good progress at the fire and the forward rate of spread has been stopped.
— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) May 1, 2026
Why the timing matters
The encouraging fire update landed the same day state and county officials suspended residential outdoor burn permits in San Diego County, a move that took effect at 8 a.m. on May 1 and is intended to cut down on new ignitions during warm, dry conditions. KPBS reported the suspension and Cal Fire’s warning that fire season conditions are arriving earlier than usual.
How residents can stay ready
CAL FIRE’s ReadyForWildfire guidance urges residents to create as much as 100 feet of defensible space around homes and other structures, while following local rules. In San Diego County, that often means maintaining at least 50 feet of clearance closest to buildings to slow advancing flames and give firefighters room to work.
Officials also recommend signing up for local alerts and sticking to verified information sources as conditions change. The county’s Alert San Diego site lists emergency notices and registration details for phone and text alerts. ReadyForWildfire and Alert San Diego offer preparedness checklists and sign-up options for residents who want to stay a step ahead of the next flare-up.
