Smoke Advisory Issued as 800-Acre Fire Impacts Temecula, CA
• An 800-acre wildfire, named the November Fire, is burning in San Diego County near Camp Pendleton, causing significant smoke drift into Southwest Riverside County, including Temecula. The fire began around 10 a.m. on June 10, 2026, in the southern part of the military base, a few miles northeast of Interstate
• By 1:30 p.m., smoke had reached the Temecula area, turning skies ashy and sepia-toned. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District and South Coast Air Quality Management District have issued a smoke advisory for affected areas, including Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Bonsall, and Fallbrook. Winds from the southwest are expected to continue pushing smoke into the region through the evening.
Why It's Important?
The smoke has led to deteriorating air quality in affected areas, ranging from 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' to 'unhealthy for all individuals' in regions with heavy smoke. Lighter smoke impacts may result in air quality conditions varying from 'moderate' to 'unhealthy for sensitive groups.' Residents in Temecula, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore are advised to take precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions, children, and the elderly.
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