Scissors Fire closes down roads in Shelter Valley area
Dante Ulanday - News Moderator 
Cal Fire crews were on the scene of a quickly-growing vegetation fire in the community of Shelter Valley on Sunday.
The Scissors Fire reached 25 acres within an hour, burning out of control in light-to-medium fuel with a moderate rate of speed. By 4 p.m., the fire had spread to about 40 acres. However, no structures were threatened.
#ScissorsFire [11/2/25 3:55 p.m.] The fire is now 40 acres and 0% contained. There are no structures threatened or evacuations at this time. pic.twitter.com/mKiHyqDsum— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) November 2, 2025
The fire broke out about 2:20 p.m. Sunday near San Felipe Road and the SR-78.
Both roads were closed by the California Highway Patrol, with officers allowing only passenger cars to pass through.
Incident command requested two crews, two water tenders, one dozer, five engines and three air tankers. The fire was burning along the main highway connecting Julian and Borrego Springs in San Diego’s backcountry.
No injuries were initially reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
City News Service contributed to this report.
